Team Leader
- Posted 28 September 2025
- Salary £14.00 per hour
- LocationPeterborough
- Job type Temporary ongoing
- Discipline Food Production
- ReferenceM-TEAM
Job description
Job description
About Us
Our client is more than just a global leader in high-quality food ingredients — they are a team of dedicated professionals passionate about creating exceptional products. From indulgent milk and dairy-based products they blend tradition with cutting-edge extrusion technology to deliver unmatched quality. But it’s their people who truly make the difference. They value teamwork, take pride in their craft, and never compromise on quality or safety.
The Role
We’re looking for a hands-on, dependable Technical Operator who takes pride in their craft and thrives in a team setting. You’ll be operating, monitoring, and maintaining our extrusion and processing lines, ensuring the highest quality standards.
You won’t just be running a machine - you’ll be a key part of a close-knit production team where everyone’s role matters.
Key Responsibilities an what we're looking for
Support Operational Efficiency -Collaborate with staff to maintain an efficient, effective workflow, ensuring all customer requirements are consistently met.
Compliance & Standards -Ensure all operations adhere to legal regulations, company policies, and established procedures to maintain the highest product quality.
Continuous Improvement & Safety -Promote a culture of root cause analysis and continuous improvement, while prioritizing health and safety for yourself and your team.
Accreditation Support -Assist all departments in achieving and maintaining relevant industry accreditations.
Quality Monitoring -Oversee and verify all quality standards across production areas, including sampling, swabbing, GMP, CCP checks, scale calibration, and pergal weight checks.
Housekeeping & Hygiene -Maintain high standards of cleanliness, ensuring all cleaning schedules are completed on time.
Process Improvement -Identify and implement improvements across production areas in areas such as manual handling, waste reduction, yield optimization, and health and safety.
Team Leadership & Development -Motivate, train, and develop production personnel to achieve departmental goals and personal growth.
KPI Management -Monitor hourly KPIs; investigate and report on any delays or downtime with justifiable reasoning.
What’s in it for You
Competitive pay £14.00per hour.
Ongoing training, including specialised extrusion skills
A supportive team culture where your input matters
The satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something enjoyed by millions
Temporary to permanent opportunities
If you’re a team player with strong character, a hands-on approach, and a passion for quality, we’d love to have you on board.
Please send your CV and a short covering note.