Line Assistant - Nights

Job Introduction

About the role

The Line Assistant supports the Line Manager in the daily operation of a production line or area, helping to maximise efficiency and productivity by making the best use of team members, equipment, and resources. They play a key role in maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and hygiene, and assist with onboarding and training new starters. 

The role involves ensuring the line runs according to schedule to meet dispatch and transportation deadlines, while also working closely with various site functions such as Health & Safety, Technical, Hygiene, Engineering, and other support services. Where applicable, the Line Assistant helps manage changeovers and reduce downtime, and may also deputise for the Line Manager.

Main Responsibility

• Assist with the start-up, checking, running, and monitoring of production lines or areas
• Report any operational issues to the Line Manager
• Delegate tasks during changeovers to maximise productivity
• Manage team schedules including start times, breaks, and job rotations
• Welcome new employees and support their integration into the team
• Provide effective on-the-job training for new starters
• Support the Line Manager in balancing team skills and experience
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with company policies
• Promote safety standards through leadership and example
• Ensure all team members understand and uphold quality standards
• Encourage and support “Clean As You Go” practices
• Actively assist on the production line when required
• Help uphold health and safety standards across the line
• Support the Line Manager in achieving the production plan

The Ideal Candidate

What we’re looking for

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, assertiveness, the ability to work well within a team and follow processes, a positive, inclusive attitude and great attention to detail.

Package Description

Line Assistant (Nights) – Food Production

Shift Pattern

Nights 4 On 4 Off - 12hrs

Immediate start; opportunities for progression; 20 days holiday per year, staff shop, onsite free parking, 2 Sisters high-street discount platform.

About the Company

Why 2 Sisters?

When you join 2 Sisters, you will become part of one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover of £2.5billion+, over 17,000 people and covering more than 20 sites.

Why Cavaghan and Gray?

At Cavaghan & Gray in Carlisle, we produce the highest quality meals and are proud to count M&S as our largest customer. Focusing on exemplary quality and standards, we produce 80 million units per year, covering over 120 different product lines. 

Here at Cavaghan and Gray we strive for excellence. Building on our considerable heritage, experience and reputation; whilst embracing innovation and development to exceed the future needs of the food industry.