Line Leader - Hiring Now | £1,500 signing on Bonus | Days only or Nights only | Chichester
Are you an experienced Line Leader? Would you like to earn a £1,500 signing on bonus? Were looking for a confident and proactive Line Leader to join our fast-paced Production team at Natures Way Foods.
This is a hands-on Supervisory role with responsibility for leading your team to deliver safe, high-quality products while meeting daily performance targets. Youll coach colleagues, monitor KPIs, drive improvements and ensure food safety and compliance standards are met at all times.
If you thrive in a busy FMCG environment and enjoy motivating others to achieve results, this could be your next step.
Shift pattern
Days only:
Fixed days 7am 7pm .
You will work 7 days within a 14-day period . Typically:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday
Nights only:
Fixed nights: 7pm 7am .
You will work 4 days a week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
What you get from us
Salary: £28,888 for days only or £33,014 for nights only
£1,500 signing bonus which will be paid after successful completion of your 12 weeks probation period
Night shift allowance - £2,420
£3,000 invested in your training from day one
Free English lessons (if required)
Employer matched pension up to 5%
Health cash plan
Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
Access to online GP & life assurance
Responsibilities Key Responsibilities As a Line Leader, you will:
Lead, guide and coordinate Production Operatives and agency colleagues on your line
Ensure all Health & Safety standards are followed, reporting accidents and near misses immediately
Complete start-up checks and manage non-conformances, escalating major issues appropriately
Ensure food safety, GMP and customer standards are met at all times
Take ownership of line KPIs including yield, waste, giveaway and downtime
Monitor Short Interval Control (SIC) hourly and implement corrective actions when required
Ensure accurate and timely completion of food safety and compliance paperwork
Coach and train colleagues to achieve right-first-time quality standards
Manage line resources effectively including labour, materials and equipment
Deliver clear and detailed handovers between shifts
Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities
This is a supervisory role you set the standard and lead by example.
Qualifications What Were Looking For Previous experience within FMCG or food manufacturing
Supervisory experience or strong demonstrable leading capability
Proven machine operation experience
Strong understanding of KPIs and production targets
Good organisational and timekeeping skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Confidence to coach, motivate and manage performance
Fluent spoken and written English
Ideal candidate:
Already working as a Line Leader, Senior Operative or aspiring Supervisor
Comfortable managing performance and escalating issues
Data-driven and KPI aware
Strong on food safety and compliance
Calm under pressure
For terms and conditions regarding the signing on bonus, speak to the recruitment team who can provide the company policy.
Our Company
Natures Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and food-to-go for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But theres lots more to us than the products we make.
Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.
Our Vision
At Natures Way Foods, our vision is to lead the way in fresh- with care, quality, and purpose at our core. We put customers at the heart of what we do and are committed to doing the right thing for our people, communities, and the planet. Driven by innovation and excellence, we deliver the perfect product every time, backed by world-class manufacturing and passionate people. Guided by our six pillars- Customers, People, Product, Planet, Manufacturing, and Value- were not just making food. Were shaping the future of fresh.
At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in.
Interested?
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship.
Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh
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Line Leader - £1,500 signing on bonus employer: Natures Way Foods
Natures Way Foods is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Chichester where you can lead a dedicated production team and make a tangible impact on our high-quality output. With a competitive salary, a generous £1,500 sign-on bonus, and a strong focus on employee well-being and professional growth, we foster a culture that values leadership and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in the fast-paced FMCG sector.
