Job Description

Freshly Prep'd - Join Our Team!

Location:

Belfast (just off Kennedy Way)

Position:

Packing Line Team Leader (Food production)

Salary:

12.81 per hour

Hours:

40-45 hours/week (4 days on, 4 days off)

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

At Freshly Prep'd, we're passionate about producing high-quality, fresh ready meals for top retailers including Spar, Centra, SuperValu, Tesco, Lidl, and Aldi. Our team of 40 is fast-growing, quality-focused, and always looking for ways to improve. If you love working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are passionate about food, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Overview

As the

Packing Line Team Leader

, you'll be responsible for managing the packing team during shifts, ensuring that meals are packed safely, accurately, and efficiently. You'll play a key role in maintaining high standards, supporting staff, and meeting production goals.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

Lead the packing team to meet daily production targets. Assign tasks based on team strengths and the production plan. Provide hands-on support, direction, and training throughout the shift.

Food Safety & Hygiene

Enforce all food safety protocols, including proper sanitation, temperature checks, and cross-contamination prevention. Ensure clean and compliant workstations. Monitor, document, and escalate any food safety issues.

Quality Control

Check that all meals meet packing standards (weights, ingredients, labels, layout). Conduct regular spot checks for consistency and accuracy. Identify and resolve packing errors swiftly.

Cross-Team Coordination

Communicate effectively with Cooking and Inventory teams to align packing with production timelines and ingredient availability. Adapt workflows in real-time to respond to issues such as shortages or delays.

Inventory Monitoring

Track use of packing supplies and notify relevant teams when stock is low. Ensure all materials are food-safe and follow FIFO procedures.

Training & Performance Management

Train new staff on procedures, equipment, and safety standards. Provide coaching and feedback to support staff performance and development.

Reporting & Documentation

Monitor team performance and output, aiming to meet or exceed packing targets. Set and track hourly targets, identifying and addressing slowdowns as needed.

Machinery Operation

Set up and check all packing equipment (scales, sealers, labelers) before each shift. Report equipment issues to the Production Manager or Maintenance Team.

MAP Machine Oversight

Operate and maintain the MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) machine. Keep accurate maintenance logs and ensure the machine functions efficiently and safely.

What We're Looking For

Minimum 1 year of experience in a cook/production kitchen or food manufacturing role. Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards. Strong communication skills, positive attitude, and team-focused mindset.

Benefits

Company events Free or discounted meals Staff discounts Health & wellbeing programme Retail discounts

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Note: We are not licensed to sponsor work visas.

Working in environment

Please note this job is based in a chilled environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.81 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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