Wash Plant Supervisor (Backshift)
Albert Bartlett
Posted: October 15, 2025
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Quick Summary
Responsibilities: Supervising a team of wash plant technicians to ensure a safe and efficient operation, maintaining high-quality products and meeting production targets. Key skills: relevant experience with plant operations, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Requires a strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team.
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Job Description
Location: Airdrie
Salary: £12.67 per hour + 50p per hour backshift premium
Hours: Sunday (08:30–17:00), Monday–Thursday (16:30–01:00), plus every 3rd Saturday (job & finish)
Join a Leading UK Food Manufacturer
Since 1948, Albert Bartlett has been one of the UK’s most trusted names in fresh produce — supplying high‑quality potatoes and potato products to major retailers and foodservice customers. We’re a family‑owned business with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and looking after our people.
We’re now recruiting a Wash Plant Supervisor to join our Backshift Operations Team. This is a key role ensuring our raw materials are processed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Wash Plant Supervisor, you will lead the wash plant team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Operational Leadership
• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the wash plant team
• Ensure consistent production flow and minimise downtime
Quality & Compliance
• Maintain high standards in raw material washing and handling
• Carry out regular quality checks to protect product integrity
Training & People Development
• Train new and existing team members
• Build a positive, safe, and supportive team culture
Equipment & Process Control
• Oversee equipment checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate where necessary
Reporting & Documentation
• Record production metrics accurately
• Report any variances or issues to the management team
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
• Experience in food manufacturing, production, factory operations or supervisory roles
• Strong leadership or team‑leading ability
• Good awareness of health & safety and food quality standards
• Ability to work effectively on backshift
• A hands‑on, problem‑solving mindset
(Experience in vegetable or fresh produce processing is a bonus, but training can be provided.)
What You’ll Receive
• £12.67/hour + 50p/hour backshift premium
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Job & finish every third Saturday
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Supportive, family‑run company with excellent values
• Free on‑site parking and staff facilities
Requirements:
• Proven experience in a supervisory role, especially in food production or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of wash plant operations with a keen eye for detail.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and train team members effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to take initiative.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with team members and management.
• Willingness to work backshifts and flexible with hours as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
Benefits:
• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
• Discounted Staff Sales
• Life Assurance
• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
• Free Parking