Team Leader

2026-04-29

Full Time

Permanent


Team Leader - Food Production (Back Shift)

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Shift: Monday to Friday, 14:00 - 22:00

Pay Rate:£13.97

Overtime Rate:£16.55

GI Group is recruiting for experienced Team Leaders on behalf of one of Bolton's leading food manufacturing companies. Due to continued expansion, there are immediate vacancies, with a strong opportunity to secure a permanent contract.

The Role

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a production team on the back shift, ensuring targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate a production team to achieve shift targets
  • Ensure a safe working environment, taking action on any hazards or risks
  • Maintain food safety, quality, hygiene and housekeeping standards at all times
  • Monitor performance, minimise downtime, optimise changeovers and reduce waste
  • Manage staffing, breaks and task allocation across the shift
  • Support training, coaching and development of team members
  • Assist with cost control through accurate reporting and efficient use of materials

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Team Leader/Supervisor in food production or similar fast-paced manufacturing
  • Strong leadership and team coordination skills
  • Confident in training, developing and engaging team members
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Able to work with minimal supervision and make sound decisions
  • PC literate (MS Office essential; SAP desirable)
  • Flexible and adaptable to meet production demands

What's on Offer

  • Immediate starts available
  • Potential to secure a permanent contract
  • Opportunity to take ownership in a key leadership role
  • Supportive, high-performing team environment
  • Career development within a well-established manufacturing site

How to Apply

If you have the experience and are ready for your next step in food production leadership, please apply now with your CV.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.



Industrial

Food Processing Operatives

2603 - Bolton

Bolton - Greater Manchester


£13.24 - £16.55 per hour

GBP

per hour



Team Leader
Permanent / Bolton
Location:
Bolton
Sector:
Industrial
Job Type:
Food Processing Operatives
Number of vacancies:
5
Reference code:
2603
Gi Group Team:
Bolton
Salary:
£13.24 - £16.55 per hour
Date Vacancy Posted:
2026-04-29

Team Leader - Food Production (Back Shift)

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Shift: Monday to Friday, 14:00 - 22:00

Pay Rate:£13.97

Overtime Rate:£16.55

GI Group is recruiting for experienced Team Leaders on behalf of one of Bolton's leading food manufacturing companies. Due to continued expansion, there are immediate vacancies, with a strong opportunity to secure a permanent contract.

The Role

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a production team on the back shift, ensuring targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate a production team to achieve shift targets
  • Ensure a safe working environment, taking action on any hazards or risks
  • Maintain food safety, quality, hygiene and housekeeping standards at all times
  • Monitor performance, minimise downtime, optimise changeovers and reduce waste
  • Manage staffing, breaks and task allocation across the shift
  • Support training, coaching and development of team members
  • Assist with cost control through accurate reporting and efficient use of materials

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Team Leader/Supervisor in food production or similar fast-paced manufacturing
  • Strong leadership and team coordination skills
  • Confident in training, developing and engaging team members
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Able to work with minimal supervision and make sound decisions
  • PC literate (MS Office essential; SAP desirable)
  • Flexible and adaptable to meet production demands

What's on Offer

  • Immediate starts available
  • Potential to secure a permanent contract
  • Opportunity to take ownership in a key leadership role
  • Supportive, high-performing team environment
  • Career development within a well-established manufacturing site

How to Apply

If you have the experience and are ready for your next step in food production leadership, please apply now with your CV.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.


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