Filling Team lead

Join Our Mushroom Growing  Team

We'relooking for a proactive and motivated
Filling Team Leader
to join our mushroom-growing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong team leadership skills, a keen eye for quality, and a passion for delivering high standards in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

As Filling Team Leader, you willbe responsible for leading a small team and operating filling machinery to ensure growing rooms are filled accurately, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You'llplay a vital role inmaintainingproductivity, hygienestandardsand operational excellence across the business.

• Leading and motivating a small team to deliver production targets and deadlines.
• Operating filling machinery to fill growing tunnels with compost and casing soil to required specifications.
• Ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, foodsafetyand workmanship aremaintainedat all times.
• Following and promoting safe working procedures, working plans and standard operating processes.
• Carrying out hygiene tasks including floor washing, filter changes and general cleaning duties as required.
• Maintaining clean working areas to prevent contamination and the spread of disease.
• Monitoring equipment performance and reporting maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensuring filling quality standards are consistentlyachievedand work areas are left to a high standard.

• Experience with mushroomsisn’tnecessary but welcomed.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Good understanding of machinery operation and production processes.
• Confidence working with numbers and calculating compost fill weights.
• Excellent team working and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and external contractors.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to work in a practical environment.
• Working pattern:
  Tuesday - Friday 6am - 16:30pm (Flexibility needed)

In return,you'lljoin a supportive team where your contribution makes a real difference, with opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career within a successful and expanding business.