Posted on August 22nd, 2025
Great opportunity to work as a Production Line Leader for one of the largest providers of fresh flowers to major supermarket chains throughout the UK.
Staffline is recruiting for Production Line Leader in Chatteris.
Local candidates in Chatteris are encouraged to apply.
Transport is available for those travelling from Peterborough.
The rate of pay is:
- Day shift is paid at £13.78 per hour
- Overtime is paid at £17.23 per hour
This is a full-time, day-shift position.
The standard shift pattern is 10 hours per day, 4 days per week. Typical shifts will fall on either Sunday to Wednesday or Tuesday to Friday.
Working hours:
07:30 AM to 06:30 PM
Please note you must be flexible and willing to work on night shift during Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas peaks.
This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidates.
Your Time at Work
As a Production Line Leader your duties will include:
- Lead, coach, and motivate the team to achieve performance targets and maintain high-quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and customer specifications across all processes.
- Deliver an efficient packing operation on a daily basis.
- Oversee daily operations, manage production schedules, and promptly resolve any issues.
- Provide training and ensure adherence to operational procedures and company policies.
- Support manufacturing initiatives and drive continuous improvement, ensuring all KPIs are met and work is within budgetary constraints.
- Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures for the packaging area.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of production data, waste, and returns.
Our Perfect Worker
Our ideal Line Leader will have:
- Previous supervisory or team management experience
- Knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and health & safety protocols
- Experience in fresh produce, food production, or FMCG environments
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Great communication skills
The ideal candidate will be consistent and reliable, with a strong ability to lead by example and maintain a positive, solution-focused approach. Behavioural safety training and experience with the Rubicon ERP system are advantageous, as is experience in lean manufacturing and working with UK retailers in a manufacturing environment.
Additionally, you will need to have a flexible can-do attitude as you may be required to work in other areas or undergo training as necessary.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £13.78 - £17.23
- Temp to perm opportunity
- OnSite support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- PPE provided
- Full training provided
Job Ref: V1MMPC
About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.
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