Line Leader – Night Shift | Hull
| Company: | Cranswick Country Foods |
| Location: | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Salary: | Competitive |
Line Leader – Night Shift | Meatex Jobs
Line Leader (Night Shift) role within Cranswick Country Foods Poultry, offering a permanent, full-time opportunity on a 4 on / 4 off night shift (17:00–05:00). Join a leading poultry producer and oversee safe, compliant, and efficient packing line operations.
Job Overview
Role: Line Leader
Location: Cranswick Country Foods Poultry
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – Night shift (17:00–05:00)
Industry: FMCG / Poultry Processing
This role offers a hands-on leadership position within a fast-paced production environment. As a result, you will play a key role in maintaining traceability, quality, and line efficiency while supporting and developing the packing team.
The Role
As Line Leader, you will take day-to-day ownership of your production line. You will ensure full product and batch traceability while operating and understanding key equipment, including labelling machines, metal detectors, and vision systems.
In addition, you will communicate product changes clearly and support the smooth running of packing operations. At the same time, you will guide and train new starters, helping maintain high standards across hygiene, safety, and performance.
Because this is a night-shift leadership role, consistency, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
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Maintain full product and batch traceability at all times
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Conduct and record temperature checks accurately
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Communicate product changes clearly to the packing department
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Carry out pre-start and preflight checks, including machine speed and visual condition
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Ensure production lines are serviced with the correct specification product
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Confirm packed product meets specification for weight, pack size, and labelling
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Guide and train new starters on line processes and standards
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Enforce hygiene policies and maintain clean working practices
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Supervise line operatives, ensuring performance, quality, safety, and discipline standards
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Record KPIs and downtime accurately
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Escalate issues promptly to Team Leaders or Managers
As a result, your leadership will directly support food safety, compliance, and production efficiency.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be organised, reliable, and confident supervising teams in a food production environment.
Importantly, you will bring:
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Previous experience in a production or line-leading role (food or FMCG preferred)
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A strong understanding of traceability, hygiene, and food safety standards
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Confidence working with production equipment and systems
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Clear communication and people management skills
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A proactive approach to problem-solving
However, training will be provided where required, and development opportunities are available for the right candidate.
What’s on Offer
In return, you will receive:
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Permanent, full-time employment
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Structured 4 on / 4 off night shift pattern (17:00–05:00)
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Opportunities for training and development
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A supportive team environment within a growing business
In addition, you will join a company known for innovation, quality, and people-focused values.
Company Information
Cranswick Country Foods Poultry is a specialist producer of cooked poultry ingredients and a leading innovator in the FMCG sector. The business creates exciting, original products designed to meet the needs of today’s busy consumers, while maintaining high standards of food safety, traceability, and quality.
Equal Opportunities
Cranswick Country Foods Poultry is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.
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