IPS (Part of the Culina Group) works with some of the best known brands and provides cost effective and innovative co-packing, co-filling and co-manufacturing solutions within the UK.
Join an award-winning logistics leader:
Culina Group is a market-leading, award-winning logistics business, and we’re looking for a Line Leader to join our team at our Bristol IPS site.
Job DescriptionShift: Monday-Friday 06:00am-14:00pm.
Salary: £33,437.64 per annum
This is a hands-on, shop-floor role leading a production line of 3–10 operatives within a fast-paced, chilled environment working with products such as milk, cheese, juices, yoghurts and mousses.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading and motivating your team to meet daily production targets
- Supporting and actively participating in production activities
- Maximising efficiency across time, labour and equipment
- Completing production checks and ensuring product quality meets specifications
- Maintaining traceability, hygiene, GMP and safety standards
- Monitoring waste and driving continuous improvement
- Communicating issues and managing machinery faults
- Assisting with training, development and cover during absence/holidays
- Moving pallets and supporting varied line work as required
Why Join Us?
- Work for a well-established, award-winning company
- Be part of a supportive, team-driven environment
- Opportunity to develop and grow within the business
What We’re Looking For
- Previous Line Leader or Senior Operative experience
- Background in production, ideally within chilled or food environments
- Strong team leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven setting
- Good organisation, planning and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement
As part of our drive to make IPS a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
- Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
- Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
- Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
- Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
Skills Required
- Previous Line Leader or Senior Operative experience
- Background in production
- Experience within chilled or food environments
- Strong team leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven setting
- Good organisation, planning and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement
- Availability to work Monday-Friday 06:00-14:00 shift
What We Do
Culina Group is a market leading provider of high quality logistics services for food and drink companies in the UK and Ireland. We serve a sizeable portfolio of customers - ranging from niche operators to major multinational companies - across our vast depot network, comprised of over 100 strategically located sites. We work with over 22,000 fantastic people at peak and specialise in the development and implementation of total supply chain solutions for ambient and chilled brand manufacturers and distributors. We are totally customer focused and always seek to add real value to our clients, providing a holistic solution to meet the challenges faced by manufacturers and the changing demands of the retail sector.
