At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure top-notch quality control on the manufacturing line.
- Company: Join Humdinger, a leader in creating delicious snacks and chocolates.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, pension plans, and healthcare cash benefits.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday nights with opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making tasty snacks while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in food production and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 15.13 - 15.13 £ per hour.
As a Line Leader at Humdinger you will be responsible for the quality control of products on the manufacturing line which you are leading. You will complete various quality checks and paperwork throughout your shift to ensure we can meet our daily production targets and produce snacking products of the highest quality for our customers!
Shift: Monday - Friday, 22:00 - 06:00
Breaks: 2 x 20 minutes paid
Pay Rate: £15.13 per hour
Closing Date: 29/07/2026
Responsibilities- Support and coach packing team members to achieve operational targets.
- Monitor and improve line efficiency, yield and overall performance.
- Ensure CCP checks, quality standards and process control documentation are completed accurately.
- Maintain GMP, hygiene and food safety standards across the packing line.
- Minimise downtime, improve changeovers and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as a key point of contact during customer visits and audits.
- Work collaboratively with Production, QA, Technical and Supply Chain teams.
- Experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment, ideally food production.
- Knowledge of food safety, quality systems and CCP processes.
- Good communication and people leadership skills.
- Strong numeracy and computer literacy.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a holiday purchase scheme.
- 4% employer and 5% employee pension plan.
- Life assurance plan x4 basic salary.
- Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
- Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year.
At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation.
Line Leader employer: Humdinger
Humdinger in Heckington is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With permanent, full-time positions and competitive pay rates, we provide our Hygiene Operatives with opportunities for growth within the food manufacturing sector, all while ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
