Fermentation Shift Lead

Production Shift Leader (Fermentation) Farnham, Surrey 37.5 hours per week Ready to step up and lead a team? This is a hands-on Shift Leader role with a well-known UK gut health brand. You'll lead a small fermentation team making live bacteria supplements that are sold across the country. It's a role for someone who enjoys being on the production floor themselves, setting the pace for the shift and making sure everything is done safely, correctly and to a high standard.

Why apply? Permanent role with a respected, growing health brand A small team of 4 to 5 operators to lead and develop A genuine leadership role where you stay hands-on Reporting directly to the Head of Operations Working pattern, Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 2am, Sunday, 6am to 2pm - Fridays and Saturdays off What you'll do Lead the start-of-shift huddle and turn the production plan into clear priorities for the team Allocate work across the team based on priorities, skills and resources Work alongside your operators to prepare, start, monitor and complete fermentation batches to SOPs Respond to process deviations and carry out first-line troubleshooting on equipment Make sure production records are accurate and batch traceability is maintained Coach and train your team so everyone is confident and competent in their work Keep the Head of Operations updated on progress, risks and anything that needs support Hand over clearly to the next shift Set the standard for safety, hygiene, GMP and housekeeping What you'll need Solid experience in a production or manufacturing environment Experience working to SOPs, GMP or similar regulated quality standards Experience guiding, training or coordinating colleagues, formally or informally Clear, confident communication and the ability to brief a team Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping A calm, organised approach under pressure Food Safety / Food Hygiene Level 2, or willingness to achieve it during probation Full UK driving licence It would be great if you also have Supervisor, charge hand or senior operative experience A background in fermentation, food, nutraceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing Experience delivering team briefings or on-the-job training IOSH Working Safely or equivalent You don't need to have worked in fermentation before.

If you've led or trained people in a regulated production environment and want to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Send your CV to or call us on for a confidential chat. Interviews are being arranged now.