Goods In & Out Team Leader

This job is with Compass Group UK & Ireland, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Cuisine Centre 

SmartParc SEGRO, Derby, UK 

Hourly Pay Rate: £14.45 

 About the Role 

In your role, you will support Goods-In, Warehousing, Production, and Dispatch operations to ensure all ingredients and finished products meet or exceed customer expectations. This includes compliance auditing, product inspections, defect investigation, and driving continuous improvement. You will work closely with both the Production and Technical teams to ensure that GMP, quality, and food safety standards are universally met across the site. 

Working Hours 

40 hours per week  

Monday - Friday: 07:00-15:30 

Flexibility required, including occasional overtime  

Key Responsibilities  

Ensure all products meet required specifications and comply with GMP, quality, and food safety standards. 

Minimise waste through correct machine settings and processes. 

Accurately complete all required documentation within set timescales.  

Conduct checks on:  

Incoming ingredients.  

Stored ingredients.  

Production processes. 

Finished goods storage and despatch.  

Identify and escalate quality issues promptly.  

Monitor hygiene standards through observation, swabbing, and testing. 

Complete and sign off cleaning schedule checks.  

Promote and maintain a safe working environment, following all Health & Safety policies, and wearing appropriate PPE. 

Ensure adherence to all company procedures and standards.  

Communicate effectively with Production Managers and relevant teams.  

Provide flexible support across different factory areas, working collaboratively as a team, and communicating effectively. 

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.  

Verify accuracy of operator-completed documentation.  

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!