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Line Leader
Machine Line Leader (Multiple Roles Available)
Overview
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Location: Humdinger, Bromborough
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Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
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Hours: 39 per week
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Pay Range: £14.07 per hour
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Breaks: 2 x 30 minutes
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Shift Pattern:
- Rotating Weekly, Monday—Friday
Monday—Thursday:
- Week 1: 06:00—14:00
- Week 2: 14:00—22:00
- Week 3: 22:00—06:00
Friday:
- Week 1: 06:00—13:00
- Week 2: 13:00—20:00
- Week 3: 20:00—03:00
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Closing Date: 12/06/2026
Responsibilities
You will:
- Operate and optimise a range of processing and packing equipment, including VFFS bagging machines, multi-head fillers, vacuum machines, depositors, and paste mills (and more).
- Support the delivery of the production plan by:
- Running equipment efficiently
- Completing quality and critical control checks
- Maintaining accurate paperwork
- Learning all aspects of processing equipment for flexibility
- Lead the machine line to ensure it is running to optimal capacity.
- Operate and set up production and packing machinery to meet safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
- Carry out:
- Start-ups
- Changeovers
- Adjustments
- Routine checks to maximise throughput and minimise waste
- Complete:
- Cleaning
- Basic maintenance
- Quality checks
- Accurate shift paperwork
- Ensure:
- Correct labelling
- Removal of non-conforming products
- Audit readiness
- Work flexibly with the team to deliver the production plan and meet production targets.
- Plan and allocate tasks to Production Operatives, including:
- Support
- Monitoring
- Training
- Activity control to deliver required performance
- Act as the quality contact during customer visits and audits.
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Qualifications & Requirements
- Essential:
- Experience working in food manufacturing or manufacturing
- Experience operating processing or packing machinery
- Experience completing quality checks and quality paperwork (including CCPs)
- Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements (food hygiene certificate preferred)
- Comfortable using computer systems and production screens
- Able to work accurately with numbers and production data
- Able to plan and prioritise daily tasks on the line
- Clear communication with team members and supervisors
Rewards & Benefits
- 24 days holiday entitlement
- 4% (employer) and 5% (employee) pension plan
- Life assurance plan (x4 basic salary)
- Various salary sacrifice schemes (including pension payments, cycle to work, and electric car—subject to meeting minimum criteria)
- Healthcare cash plan via Paycare (covers Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling—value over £400 annually)
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About Us
At Humdinger, we transform:
- Coco
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Fruit
- Pulses
into delectable snacks and chocolates, including in-house label products and renowned branded ranges.
We pride ourselves on quality and continuous product innovation. You might already enjoy our products—even without knowing it!
Application & Interview Process
- Apply online via our careers portal:
- Create your account
- Upload your CV
- Answer all requested questions
- You will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team for a one-stage interview process at the Bromborough site, including:
- A factory tour
- Opportunity to meet the team
Diversity & Inclusion: Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you require special arrangements or adjustments during your interview, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at the application stage.
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