Job Details

We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Assembly Team Leader to lead and manage a busy electrical assembly and sub-assembly function within a World Classandnbsp;manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on safety, people management, delivery of production targets, and continuous improvement.

Our client isandnbsp;a Global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with an $8.5 bn turnover, a reputation for excellence and operations in 41 countries. They have proudly achieved The Queenandrsquo;s Awards for Enterprise for their international trade, innovation andandnbsp;sustainable development.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading bothandnbsp;permanent and temporary staff, ensuring production plans are met efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively, while driving a strong culture of lean manufacturing and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical assembly team to deliver daily and weekly production plans

• Champion health andamp; safety, ensuring all work is completed using appropriate risk assessments and safe systems of work

• Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient working environment, driving 6S standards and daily audits

• Manage manpower, resources, and materials to ensure contracts start on time and shortages are highlighted early

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and control costs

• Coach, train, and develop team members, including responsibility for engineering apprentices

• Manage sickness, absence, return-to-work interviews, and disciplinary processes in line with company policy

• Resolve production and electrical issues as they arise, supporting programme delivery

• Ensure drawings, documentation, components, and electrical materials are available to meet build schedules

• Maintain adequate stock levels of electrical components and wiring

• Communicate effectively across all levels via reports, briefings, presentations, and investigations

• Complete appraisals accurately and on time and maintain production and attendance records

• Be flexible and support other areas of the business as required

About You

You will be a proactive, safety-focused leader with a strong background in electrical assembly or engineering manufacturing environments. Youand#39;ll have:

• Proven experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor, or Manager in a manufacturing or engineering environment

• Strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

• Experience managing performance in a KPI- and deadline-driven environment

• Excellent people management skills, including handling difficult situations

• Solid understanding of assembly production systems and manufacturing philosophies (Lean, JIT, cellular manufacturing, value stream mapping)

• Experience working with MRP / ERP systems

• Apprentice-trained mechanical or electrical engineer or equivalent technical qualification

• Experience in a unionised environment

Skills andamp; Personal Attributes:

Safety-first mindset

Enthusiastic, organised, and methodical with strong attention to detail

Confident communicator and effective leader

Pragmatic problem solver with a andldquo;can-doandrdquo; attitude

Forward-thinking and passionate about excellence and continuous improvement

Computer literate and comfortable producing reports and production documentation

Flexible, supportive, and resilient under pressure

Whatandrsquo;s on Offer:

Salary up to andpound;50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Annual bonus of up to 15% of salary (up to andpound;6537)

33 days leave

BUPA health insurance

Health cash plan

Enhanced pensionandnbsp;

Staff councilandnbsp;

Life assurance

If you are looking for aandnbsp;key leadership role within a stable and growing manufacturing organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Donand#39;t miss this rare chance!andnbsp;