Assembly Shift Team Leader sought by a global, £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide.
Initial Fixed Term Contract for 3 months with scope for extension. 30 hours per week on afternoon shifts: Monday to Thursday 5pm – 11pm, Friday 1pm – 7pm.
The Role:
- Supervise employees on the assembly line, providing clear instructions and constructive feedback to meet production timescales and quality standards.
- Provide detailed guidance, monitor for potential disruptions, troubleshoot, and ensure prompt resolution.
- Coach new or less experienced colleagues to perform their role according to agreed processes and procedures.
- Offer insight and suggestions to the Site Manager on process improvements for peak productivity and efficiency.
- Hold key responsibility for meeting shift objectives.
Your Experience as Assembly Shift Team Leader:
- Previous experience in light production and hands‑on assembly work.
- Fabrication experience desirable.
- Ability to lead with empathy and approachability.
- Understand and deliver instructions, providing training when necessary.
- Work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
- Work independently, take ownership of production, and possess a basic understanding of production flow with a quality‑focused mindset.
- Good knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations.
- CNC experience desirable.
- Forklift licence advantageous but not essential.
- Solid understanding of production machinery and proper assembly procedures advantageous but not essential.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics advantageous but not essential.
Benefits:
- £15.19 per hour (£23,696.40 per annum on 30 hours per week).
- £1,000 per month shift allowance (£12,000 per annum).
- 30 hours per week.
- Afternoon shifts: Monday to Thursday 5pm – 11pm, Friday 1pm – 7pm.
- 32 days holidays including bank holidays (pro rata).
- Pension scheme.
- Social culture and events.
Location: Hounslow, London.
Salary: £15.19 per hour + shift allowance £1,000 per month + benefits.
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