About this role
Llangadog Site
24-hour Weekend Contract includes enhanced weekend shift premium rate
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About the Role
We are looking for reliable and motivated Weekend Machine Operatives to join our wet pet food manufacturing team at our Llangadog site.
This is a hands-on role working across key areas of the packing operations. You will play an important role in ensuring efficient packing, maintaining high-quality standards, and operating machinery safely.
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Shift Pattern
This role operates on a rotating weekend shift pattern :
- One weekend – Night Shifts:
Friday 10:00pm – Sunday 10:00am
(2 × 12-hour shifts)
- Following weekend – Day Shifts:
Saturday 10:00am – Sunday 10:00pm
(2 × 12-hour shifts)
Shifts rotate weekly between days and nights
Contracted hours: 24 hours worked per week
United Petfood is looking for a motivated and experienced Warehouse Team Leader to join our Packing Operations team at our Llangadog site.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising a team of Machine Operatives across our packing department. You will play a key role in ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards whilst promoting a positive team culture.
The successful candidate will lead by example, provide day-to-day support to the team, and work closely with Production Management to drive performance, standards, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of Machine Operatives within the packing department.
- Ensure staffing levels are effectively managed to meet production requirements.
- Monitor production performance and ensure daily targets are achieved.
- Oversee the safe operation of packing machinery including Giotto and Autoline packing lines.
- Ensure all products are packed and labelled in accordance with customer and company specifications.
- Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, GMP, hygiene, and housekeeping.
- Conduct start-up checks and monitor production throughout the shift.
- Support the training, development, and onboarding of new team members.
- Manage employee performance and provide coaching where required.
- Investigate and report operational issues, machine faults, and non-conformances.
- Liaise effectively with Quality, Hygiene, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Complete production paperwork accurately and on time.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
- Deputise for Warehouse Supervisors when required.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor, or Senior Operative role within a manufacturing, warehouse, or food production environment.
- Experience supervising and developing teams.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to motivate others and drive performance.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
- Basic IT skills and experience completing operational reports.
- Food manufacturing experience is desirable but not essential.
- FLT licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Company pension scheme.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Career progression within a growing international business.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives.