Line Leader
South Elmsall WF9 2XS
£16.07 per hour + Benefits
Monday–Thursday | Weekly Rotating Shifts (Long Weekends Every Week)
Join Finlay Beverages – Brewing A Better Future
Finlay Beverages is the UK’s leading B2B supplier of tea, coffee and botanical ingredients to many of the world’s best-loved retailers and foodservice operators.
We exist to empower our customers to create a world where every sip brings joy — something we’re uniquely placed to deliver through our global scale, trusted partnerships and over 125 years of expertise.
With a heritage dating back to 1896, we continue to evolve — placing sustainability, quality and people at the heart of everything we do.
At Finlay, it’s our people who make this happen — and we’re on a journey to build high-performing teams with strong leadership at every level.
What You’ll Get in Return
- £16.07 per hour
- Generous pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
- 20 days holiday + 7 bank holidays
- 8x life insurance
- Health & Wellbeing platform (discounts, cashback & support)
- Staff shop
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Internal recognition schemes: Finlays United Awards, Finlays Champion Awards, Long Service Awards
- Structured induction and tailored training from day one
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A supportive, team-first culture
The Role
As a Line Leader, you’ll play a key role in leading your team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality production.
You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of your line — but just as importantly, you’ll coach, support and develop the people around you.
This is an opportunity to step into (or build on) leadership — with support, structure and real development.
Whether you come from manufacturing or not, if you’ve led people, inspired others and are keen to learn — we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operation of your production line
Coach, mentor and support team members to perform at their best
Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and accountability
Carry out line checks, audits and basic reporting
Attend and contribute to Tier 1 meetings
Support product changeovers and ensure smooth transitions
Identify opportunities for improvement and drive standards
Shifts & Hours
Week 1: Monday – Thursday, 5:00am – 3:00pm
Week 2: Monday – Thursday, 2:00pm – 12:00am
Pattern: Weekly rotating shifts
Training & Development
From day one, you’ll be supported to succeed.
Your first few months will include:
- A tailored 4-day induction programme
- Time to learn the business, meet teams and build confidence
- Structured, hands-on training in your role
- Ongoing development focused on leadership, coaching and continuous improvement
We’re building a culture of developing our people, and this role is a key part of that journey.
What We’re Looking For
We’re less focused on where you’ve been and more interested in what you can bring.
- Experience leading, coaching or supporting others (any environment)
- A genuine interest in leadership and people development
- The ability to motivate, inspire and bring a team together
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Manufacturing experience is helpful — but not essential
- We will consider candidates from other sectors with strong leadership potential
Working at Finlays
We’re a hands-on, down-to-earth business where:
- People are welcoming, supportive and approachable
- Training is structured and designed to help you succeed
- Everyone plays a part in delivering quality
- You’re encouraged to learn, grow and develop
- New starters often tell us:
“Everyone’s friendly and helpful”
“The training is clear and supportive”
“You’re made to feel welcome straight away”
Inclusion Matters
We welcome applications from everyone.
We want people to feel comfortable being themselves at work and are happy to make adjustments to support you through the recruitment or onboarding process.
Apply Today
If you’re looking for a supportive workplace where you can learn, grow and feel part of a team — we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: £16.07 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
