Food Production Shift Leader

Job in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1, England, UK

Listing for: Taskmaster Resources Limited

Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-01

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing Production, Production Associate / Production Line, Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13.5 GBP Hourly GBP 13.50 HOUR

Food Production Shift Leader Taskmaster Recruitment are looking for a Food Production Shift Leader to work in a warehouse and distribution site in Peterborough (PE2). Main purpose of job:
To assist the production shift leader in ensuring the efficient operation of the production lines and production operations. Supervising production operatives and operating the machines to ensure all required standards and production targets are being maintained. Following the production plan to ensure that product is mixed and packed to deadline, in full, packed to standard. Working within Health and Safety procedures and ensuring the cleaning schedule is adhered to Willingness to provide cover in warehouse as needed.

Main duties & expectations:
Operation of the packing lines in an efficient manor. Supervision of production staff ensuring the correct procedures are being followed. Ensure production targets are met. Ensure all administration/paperwork is completed correctly in a timely manner. Carry out QA checks when required. Uphold a clean as you go policy amongst the team members. Ensure all packed products meet the required specifications.

Basic set up and machinery problem solving. Ensure any issues/non-conformances are communicated to the production manager. Warehouse Liaison. Working with warehouse to ensure that raw materials are picked and ready for packing in line with production plan . Clean downs and health and safety. Ensuring production runs within clear health and safety rules at all times. Executing clean downs in line with schedules.

Skills and Experience:

Attention to detail. Ability to problem solve. Planning and organising. Managing people. Working to deadlines. Able to follow instructions. Food hygiene experience. Basic machinery maintenance. Self-motivated. Positive attitude. Ability to work in a team. Performance under pressure.

Working hours:

06:00 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 16:30 Friday. Pay rate: £13.50ph Please apply for full details. Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. (Temporary Vacancy)