Assistant Team Leader

Team Leader / Assistant Team Leader

📍 Cleckheaton, BD19 💷 £13.50 per hour 🕒 7:00am - 3:30pm (flexibility required) 📅 5 days out of 7, including weekend working on a rota basis

Join a Leading Fresh Produce Grower

Our client is a well-established industrial greenhouse operation specialising in the growing and production of fresh produce. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit experienced Team Leaders and Assistant Team Leaders to support daily operations at their site in Cleckheaton (BD19).

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for motivating teams, maintaining productivity, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety are achieved throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities as an Assistant Team Leader

Leading and supporting operational teams to achieve daily targets
Supervising staff performance and ensuring productivity standards are met
Assisting with planning workload and allocating resources effectively
Ensuring quality standards are maintained at all times
Promoting and enforcing health & safety procedures
Supporting training and development of team members
Working closely with management to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, Supervisor, or similar leadership role

Experience with in fresh produce, horticulture, food production, manufacturing, warehousing, or a similar busy environment is advantageous
Strong communication and people management skills
Ability to motivate and develop team members
Flexible approach to working hours and weekend working
Reliable, hardworking, and able to lead by example

Working Hours

Standard hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm
Flexibility is essential as start and finish times may vary depending on operational requirements and workflow
The business operates 7 days per week
You will work 5 days out of 7, including weekends on a rota basis

Location

The role is based in Cleckheaton, BD19. Due to the site location and working hours, we encourage applications from local candidates or those with access to their own transport.

Pay & Benefits

Starting pay rate of £13.50 per hour
Full-time, ongoing opportunity
Opportunity to join a growing and successful fresh produce business
Supportive working environment with career development opportunities

Apply Now

If you have previous team leadership experience and are looking for your next challenge within a thriving fresh produce operation, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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