Packing Team Leader

Are you ready to be part of something truly exceptional? Our client is passionate about producing some of the world's confectionery products, supplying boutique businesses, restaurants, and retailers across the UK and internationally. No two weeks are ever the same here - and as the business continues to grow, we're looking for a dedicated Packing Team Leader to join the journey.

About the Role

We're seeking a motivated, hands-on individual to lead a small packing team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, shows strong attention to detail, and is confident in following processes and procedures. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining food safety and quality standards while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in the packing area.

Our Client is dedicated to crafting some of the finest products in the world, no two weeks are the same here.

Our clients produce for global and international boutique businesses, restaurants, national and international stores.

As our business grows, we are seeking motivated people to join us and support our client's mission.

Summary

Our Client is currently looking for someone who can lead a small team in packing products as required by the business. The ideal candidate is agile between tasks, focused, has great attention to detail, they would be confident following processes and procedures and can support us in maintaining our standards of food safety and quality when packing chocolate products and keeping records.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the recording of goods in and goods out, including loading and unloading shipments.
• Overseeing warehouse stock management and rotation based on "first in first out" principles.
• Arranging labels for postage and other products.
• Overseeing the traceability of packing and packaging.
• Overseeing packing specifications are correct and in place.
• Arrange library samples as required by the Technical Manager.
• Ensure packing records are maintained and kept accurately supporting our client's SALSA accreditation.
• Accurately packing products for shipment, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently, adhering to all safety protocols during packing operations.
• Perform quality control checks on finished products to ensure they meet company standards.
• Assist with inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace to promote efficiency and safety.
• Be flexible as per the business needs.

Requirements

• Ability to commute to/relocate prior to starting work in Hitchin
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom

Preferred

• Experience in a warehouse or packing environment is preferred.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks as required.
• Strong attention to detail for quality control processes.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems is a plus.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.