Finishing Team Leader

Love working in a hands-on role and leading a team? We're looking for a Finishing Team Leader to organise and support our packing team, making sure every frozen and hot order is packed accurately, meets our quality and food safety standards, and goes out on time.

• Organising and leading the finishing team day to day, allocating tasks to meet daily packing schedules and production targets.
• Making sure all frozen and hot orders are packed accurately, with the correct product types, quantities and labelling
• Making sure every product meets quality and portioning standards before dispatch.
• Overseeing food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures, and making sure all HACCP checks and traceability check sheets are fully completed.
• Maintaining accurate product traceability, making sure all batches are correctly labelled and recorded.
• Working closely with the bakery, production and delivery teams so orders are ready on time and drivers can leave on schedule.
• Organising pre-labelled boxes and preparing for upcoming packing schedules.
• Training new team members and supporting the ongoing development of the team.
• Monitoring team performance, giving feedback and dealing with day-to-day issues such as timekeeping and attendance.
• Making sure work areas are kept clean, organised and compliant with hygiene standards.
• Identifying and reporting faults, issues or quality concerns, and taking action to resolve them promptly.
• Leading by example and getting hands‑on with packing when needed, while looking for ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

• Experience leading or supervising a team, ideally in food production or a fast‑paced environment
• Confident, friendly and approachable, with the ability to support and inspire others
• Well organised, flexible, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• A good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, or a willingness to learn
• Positive and respectful, even on challenging days

• Pasty Bonus (discount on company products)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Access to Grocery Aid
• Cycle to work scheme
• Uniform
• Hoot saving club
• Company pension