Line Leader

**Job description**

Are you a Line Leader? OR Are you an experienced machine and technical operator who is looking to step up in their career?

Do you want to opportunity to make a real difference within the workplace?

Are you happy to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in when the going gets tough?

**If your answers are ‘YES, that’s me’ then please read on**

**We are looking for Line Leaders**

At our Production site based in Isleham, Cambridgeshire we are looking for a diligent, self-motivated team player who can exceed in their duties to help us retain our position as a leading conventional roots supplier in the UK.

You will join us on a fulltime, permanent contract.

The shift pattern will be Panama, two days on, two days off, three days on, two days off, two days on, three days off, equating to 80.5 hours per fortnight. Every other weekend off

**What we can offer you**
- £13.42 per hour
- Overtime available at 1.25%.
- Refer a family member or friend to join the team and receive £250
- A safe and friendly working environment
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Cash Healthcare Plan
- Life insurance of 2 x your salary
- Health and financial advice through an employee assistance programme (24/7 GP and counselling assistance)
- Long service awards
- Be part of a fast-growing farming and food business with strong environmental and social values
- Work independently, but with support from our teams, gaining responsibilities fast.

**What we do**
Burgess Farms is a family business. We’re dedicated to using the very best of sustainable farming techniques in our own farming and collaborating with other expert farmers. We grow the finest quality potatoes and roots which we pack ourselves to supply to our customers.

Our expertise is doing the difficult well. We love what we do and that gives us the edge in growing high quality, speciality, and organic vegetables. It’s why we have long-standing partnerships with our customers in retail, wholesale, and processing.

**The job role**

We are looking for an experienced Line Leader to join the Production Department to play a key role in ensuring that quality standards are met, and customer orders are completed on time.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Responsible for managing the staff allocated to your line, to ensure they are meeting all production targets set by the business.
- Manage your line team to ensure they are following all company procedures and processes e.g. Clean as you go.
- Manage agency staff working on your line and actively check understanding of what is required of them. Support them if they are struggling to understand.
- Run machinery in line with company’s SOP’s and best practices.
- Be fully competent in all production lines across the site and deliver consistent performance in line with KPI’s.
- Report issues with machinery to production management and/or engineers and escalate any issues not resolved or checked in a timely manner.
- Work collaboratively with the QA team to check and manage quality of product on your line in line with specifications.
- Actively seek areas for improvement in yourself and your line team.
- Set examples within the team in matters of health and safety - ensuring near misses/accidents are reported in a timely manner. Also encourage team members to do the same.
- Support the site to be audit ready at all times.

**What we’re looking for in your skill set**
- Previous experience as a Machine or Technical Operator.
- NAV ERP system usage.
- Strong communication skills both verbally and written.
- A real team player with a positive attitude to implement change.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £13.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Isleham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person