Packhouse Team Leader
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | YO8 8HD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | APS Produce Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
We require a self-motivated and driven packhouse team leader to join the Selby packhouse team. Reporting to the packhouse supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team of Packing Operatives, ensuring orders are completed in full and on time. You will monitor performance of the Packing operatives, ensure production downtime is kept to a minimum and perform packing duties yourself.
Working pattern: 5 days out of 7 per week and weekend working will be required.
This is a seasonal full-time role expected to last until November 2026 however there may be an opportunity to extend the contract over the winter period and beyond.
Responsibilities
Organise teams.
Monitor quality and performance.
liaise with other departments both in the production facility and on site as required.
Minimise downtime, investigating and reporting all issues immediately.
Prioritise orders as required to ensure orders are completed in full.
Ensure all staff follow food safety and hygiene protocol.
Training new staff as and when required
Skills
Essential:
Good level of spoken and written English.
Previous experience as a Team Leader/Supervisor, preferably in FMCG.
Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Excellent attention to detail.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
Able to work under pressure.
Desirable:
Previous experience of working in a Packhouse.
Food production experience.
Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate.
Health and safety qualification.
Benefits:
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Working pattern: 5 days out of 7 per week and weekend working will be required.
This is a seasonal full-time role expected to last until November 2026 however there may be an opportunity to extend the contract over the winter period and beyond.
Responsibilities
Organise teams.
Monitor quality and performance.
liaise with other departments both in the production facility and on site as required.
Minimise downtime, investigating and reporting all issues immediately.
Prioritise orders as required to ensure orders are completed in full.
Ensure all staff follow food safety and hygiene protocol.
Training new staff as and when required
Skills
Essential:
Good level of spoken and written English.
Previous experience as a Team Leader/Supervisor, preferably in FMCG.
Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Excellent attention to detail.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
Able to work under pressure.
Desirable:
Previous experience of working in a Packhouse.
Food production experience.
Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate.
Health and safety qualification.
Benefits:
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking