Great opportunity to work as a Packaging Section Leader for one of the largest providers of fresh flowers to major supermarket chains throughout the UK.
Staffline is recruiting for a packaging section leader to work in Alconbury.
Transport is available from 4 locations in Peterborough.
The rates of pay are:
- Day Shift £13.69 per hour
Overtime is available after working 48 hours and paid at:
- Day shift £17.11 per hour
As a Packaging section leader you will be required to work on a 4-on, 3-off, 3-on, 4-off shift pattern, with additional overtime days offered but not expected.
The shifts for this position are:
- Days, 6am to 6pm
Please note, that this is subject to change to cover and meet business requirements.
This is a temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate!
Your Time at Work
As a Packaging Section Leader, you will support the Section Manager in overseeing daily operations in the packaging area. This role ensures smooth workflow, compliance with health and safety standards, and effective team coordination to meet operational targets. You will be the first point of contact for your team, providing guidance, and training, and ensuring that tasks are completed to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage your section of the warehouse, ensuring efficient operations.
- Ensure health and safety compliance within your team
- Support intake and dispatch areas and assist with timely load deliveries and pickups.
- Provide training to maintain high standards and develop standard operating procedures in collaboration with the section manager.
- Monitor workflow, address delays, and ensure targets are met.
- Assist with stock control, including handling and allocation of goods.
- Allocate tasks to optimise efficiency and productivity.
- Provide coaching and feedback to improve team performance.
- Report hazards and incidents, taking proactive steps to maintain a safe environment.
- Perform equipment checks to maintain machinery in good working order.
- Lead daily briefings to communicate team updates and targets.
Our Perfect Worker
Our ideal Packaging Section Leader will have previous supervisory experience, preferably in fresh produce, food production, or fast-moving consumer goods environment. Experience in a warehousing, intake, or packaging environment is essential, and you must be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate a team. You should thrive in a fast-paced setting, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive attitude. Experience with the Rubicon ERP system or Manufacturing for UK Retailers training is a plus, and knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles is also desirable.
The role involves working in cold temperatures (3-5 degrees) and may require occasional heavy lifting (up to 20kg).
We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, methodical and possesses strong leadership qualities. Training or certification in health and safety is beneficial. You must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English. While experience in a similar role is desirable, it is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £13.69 - £17.11 per hour
- 6am to 6pm
- OnSite support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- PPE provided
- Full training provided
- Temp to perm opportunity
Job Ref: V1MNZ
About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.
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