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Kick-off 2025 with a new job! Join our team as a Team Lead Operative in Market Drayton! If you’re experienced, motivated, and
ready for a fresh start, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Title: Team Lead Operative
Company: The Compleat Food Group
Location: Palethorpe's Bakery, Market Drayton, TF9 3AL
Salary: £14 p/h
Hours: 6am-6pm (4on 4off)
About Us: At The Compleat Food Group, we aim to raise the bar, captivate our customers and craft delicious products that delight
taste buds across the nation. Based at our newly expanded Fried Manufacturing site in Milton Keynes, which has gone through
significant investment over the last 6 months, we're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our food squad as Lead
Production Operative's. If you've got a knack for fast-paced food production, a keen eye for detail, and a love for all things
food, then you might just be the perfect filling for our team!
Job Description:
Join The Compleat Food Group as a Team Lead Operative at our cutting-edge food production site, where we craft delicious products.
In this pivotal role, you'll oversee production lines, ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining the highest quality
standards. Your responsibilities include coordinating team activities, troubleshooting issues, and implementing process
improvements to optimize productivity. You'll work closely with the production manager to ensure that our innovative products
consistently meet customer expectations. With your leadership and commitment to excellence, you'll help drive our mission to
create sustainable, market leading food options.
Key Duties:
* Supervise and support production team members
* Oversee daily production operations and schedules
* Conduct quality inspections and address issues
* Enforce health and safety regulations
* Maintain production records and prepare reports
* Train and mentor new and existing team members
* Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement
* Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
* Collaborate with maintenance to minimize equipment downtime
* Implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Requirements:
* Previous experience in food production, preferably in a Team leader or Team Supervisory role
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Knowledge of food production processes and safety regulations
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities
* Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects
* Flexibility to work 3on3off rotating shift pattern
Benefits to Include:
* Company Pension
* Heavily discounted company shop
* Hot food restourant
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
At The Compleat Food Group, we're more than just a food company. We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels valued,
supported, and empowered to bring their unique flavours to the table. Join us, and together, we'll be number one for culture.
Recruitment Note: We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any
speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.
If you're available immediately and ready to take the next step in your career and become part of something truly special at The
Compleat Food Group as we continue to grow and invest in our people - apply now!