Production Line Team Leader

Role - Production Line Team Leader
Location - Peterborough
Contract Type - Permanent
Working Pattern - Shift-based, site-based role (4 on 4 off)
Salary - £62,395
Start Date - ASAP

Join a World-Class Manufacturing Team in Peterborough

Are you an experienced Production Line Team Leader ready to step into a high-performing, fast-paced manufacturing environment where your leadership makes a real impact?

At Crown, we're not just producing cans-we're creating world-class products with precision, innovation, and pride. With over 130 years of global success, 179 plants across 39 countries, and a reputation for operational excellence, we offer the stability of a global leader combined with the energy of a growing, cutting-edge site.

Our Peterborough facility is a standout success story, recognised internally as "Overall Best Plant in EMEA" within just three years of opening. As we continue to expand, we're looking for talented Team Leaders to play a key role in our next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

In this hands-on leadership role, you will lead the safe and efficient operation of the production line, ensuring quality, output and performance targets are achieved. You'll coordinate day-to-day activities, minimise downtime, drive continuous improvement and maintain high operational standards.

Leading from the front, you'll coach and develop your team, build accountability, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional manufacturing performance.

What's on Offer

• £62,395


• Pension scheme and healthcare benefits


• Generous holiday allowance


• Structured shift pattern providing consistency and balance


• Opportunities to work with industry-leading machinery and technology


• Clear progression pathways within a global organisation

You'll be a confident leader with a strong operational mindset and a passion for safety, quality, and team development. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable taking ownership of performance and decision-making on shift.

Hands-on experience within a fast-paced production environment, as this is a practical leadership role with direct involvement on the production line.

A Level 3 Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance is essential. Previous experience leading or developing a team within a manufacturing environment will be highly beneficial.

Why Crown?

At Crown Peterborough, we invest in our people because we know they drive our success. In just three years, around 20% of our team has been promoted, and many others have been supported through apprenticeships in areas like Mechatronics, HR, Continuous Improvement, and Leadership.

You'll be joining a business that genuinely lives its values-where high performance is recognised, development is supported, and teamwork is at the core of everything we do.

If you're looking for more than just a job-if you want to be part of a team that's setting the standard in manufacturing and building something exceptional-this could be your next move!!!

Apply today and be part of a team where #ThisTeamCan.

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