Team Leader / Assembly Operator
Dartford, Kent
£13.10 per hour to £14.25 per hour (DOE)
Temp to Perm Roles
The Role
The Team Leader will act as a key leadership resource for team members, providing knowledge, experience, motivation, support and guidance. You will ensure correct procedures are followed, quality standards are maintained and production targets are achieved. You may also be required to share technical knowledge, assembly techniques and best practice to improve quality and efficiency.
This is a hands‑on role that includes building products alongside the team when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support and motivate team members to ensure production targets and customer demands are consistently met
- Work closely with Supervisors and fellow Team Leaders to allocate labour and prioritise workloads effectively
- Ensure all team members are fully trained and competent to carry out their roles
- Identify and resolve day‑to‑day production issues using basic problem‑solving techniques
- Escalate concerns relating to quality, processes, equipment, materials or staffing to the Production Supervisor
- Liaise with Production, Materials and Warehouse teams to address and resolve operational issues
- Monitor and maintain standard working practices across the cell
- Communicate regularly with the team to provide updates, direction and feedback
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency projects
- Remain hands‑on when required, assisting with the assembly and build of products
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures and documented work instructions
- Follow detailed assembly processes accurately and consistently
- Maintain a clean, safe and well‑organised work environment
- Promote and uphold Health & Safety standards at all times
Skills, Experience & Person Specification
- Proven ability to follow technical instructions, drawings and diagrams accurately
- Experience working to tight deadlines while maintaining high levels of quality and accuracy
- Strong leadership and team‑coordination skills
- Confident decision‑maker with a practical, solutions‑focused approach
- Computer literate with the ability to use basic systems and software
- Reliable, conscientious and committed to high standards of work
- Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on a variety of duties
- Strong communication skills at all levels
- Supportive, approachable and team‑oriented in style
- A supportive and team‑focused attitude
Job Specifics & Benefits
Hourly rate: £13.10 per hour to £14.25 per hour (DOE)
Working shift hours: 08:00 – 16:30, 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm
Monday to Friday
24 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
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