Assembly Team Leader

Assembly Team Leader – Burnley site. Shift‑based, onsite role.

About Safran Nacelles

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles, providing products and services for all aircraft types. The Burnley site employs almost 700 people and is one of the largest private‑sector employers in the area.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate workload and resources across shifts to maintain continuous production flow.
• Resolve daily issues, escalating when needed.
• Lead 5S standards and promote strong health and safety behaviours.
• Develop team capability, identify training needs, and support operator onboarding.
• Drive lean thinking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing support teams to solve problems quickly.
• Deputise for the Process Manager in key meetings and operational routines.

What you’ll bring

• Strong communication and decision‑making skills.
• A proactive, innovative mindset with a focus on quality and improvement.
• Ability to analyse problems and implement effective solutions.
• A team‑focused approach with the confidence to influence and negotiate.
• Resilience, accountability, and a drive for high standards.

Technical Knowledge

• Solid understanding of Assemblies UAP processes and operational requirements.

Attitude & Behaviours

• Concise and clear communicator.
• Proactive and autonomous.
• Thorough, resilient, and perseverant.
• Accountable and dependable.
• Committed to high standards and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 37‑hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1 p.m. finish on Fridays (role‑dependent).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy 5 additional days).
• 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution, optional salary exchange).
• Flex‑time scheme: take two half‑days or one full day off per month.
• 4× life insurance benefit as a pension scheme member.
• Non‑contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan.
• Excellent training, education, and development schemes.
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company.
• On‑site catering with subsidised hot and cold meals.
• Physical well‑being support through the employee assistance programme (24/7 mental health support, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, physiotherapy).
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.

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