Line Leader
Culina
From £13.51 per hour
S44 5HS, United Kingdom
Full time, part time
The Breakroom Take
- Proper training
- Proper breaks
About Culina
Culina is a logistics company. They specialise in food and drinks distribution.
Job description from Culina
IPS is the largest co-packer in the UK, working with some of the best-known food brands to provide cost-effective and innovative co-packing, co-filling and co-manufacturing solutions.
We are now currently recruiting for Line Leader on a part time basis at our IPS Markham Vale site.
Shifts: Monday-Friday rotating shift.
Salary: £13.51 per hour.
Job Description
- Ensuring that that the Production Line under their charge maximises the utilisation of the following 3 main resources of the business.
- Reporting and communicating all issues affecting Production effectively.
- Ensuring that all finished products and donor stocks always maintain their traceability and in accordance with the Culina IPS Production and Quality Procedures
- Effectively motivating a team of people to meet production targets.
- Ensuring the final product meets client specifications (SPI)
- Effectively maximising production efficiency, to ensure plans are met on a hourly/daily basis
- Adhering to and promoting best practice in accordance with company health, safety, and quality regulations
- Ensuring all paperwork and systems are completed and accurate in accordance with company procedures.
- Assisting in developing a skills matrix for all production workers
- Assisting in training and development of new starters
- Monitoring, controlling and minimising waste.
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate in a positive and clear manner.
- Knowledge of company procedures and actively demonstrates compliance.
- Able to positively lead a team of people (temporary labour)
- Recognises and promotes the importance of continuous improvement.
- Displays a positive attitude to change
- Develops best practice and drives continuous improvement in all aspects of performance.
- Experience of working in a customer-led environment with changing priorities
- Experience of manufacturing machinery and processes
- Preferably food or packing experience
Additional Information
As part of the team at IPS you will receive:
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Holiday Allowance
- Overtime Opportunities
- Company Pension Scheme
- Full Branded Uniform
- Employee Benefit Platform; discounts on high street retailers, holidays, activities, utilities
- Learning and Development Opportunities
Why wait, join our winning team today!
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Culina pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
78% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Culina pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
48% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Culina get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
54% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Culina pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Culina do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
81% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Culina?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 58% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 16% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 26% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Culina worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Culina workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
63% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Culina workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
62% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Culina?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
76% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Culina managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
95% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Culina?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
38% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Culina good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
58% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Culina feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
37% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Culina get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Culina?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
53% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Culina enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
36% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Culina recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Culina?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Culina?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 53% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Culina head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
78% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Culina is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
70% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Culina employees say about their job
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Best thing
Leaving at finishing time
Worst thing
No respect, forced to work until you’re broken and then get no help when you physically cannot work
Employee at Culina, January 2025
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Best thing
4 days on 4 days off
Worst thing
No extra pay for overtime, unpaid breaks, rotating from nights to days
Warehouse operative at Culina, January 2025
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