Team Leader

Company: Meridian Business Support
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We are looking for a Team Leader to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK based in Bridgwater (TA6).

Salary £41,528.45pa (basic £37,753.13 and shift premium of £3,775.32). 4 on 4 off Shift pattern – rotating days and nights – 06:30 to 18:30 & 18:30 to 06:30. Permanent role and working on average 42 hours per week. Benefits include 22 days holiday (including bank holidays), company pension scheme, healthcare options, and access to discount & offers platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate a production team on shift, ensuring safe working practices.
  • Manage shift resources to deliver production plans and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Oversee production line operations, supporting changeovers and asset care.
  • Conduct training, performance reviews, and team development.
  • Lead internal audits and drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
  • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

  • Confident leader with strong people management skills and solid technical awareness of manufacturing equipment.
  • Experienced team leader with at least 1 year of experience or an experienced operative stepping up looking to advance their career.
  • Decisive problem-solver, comfortable working in a dynamic environment to ensure production plans are delivered in full.

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Posted: May 25th, 2026