Assembly Team Leader

T&K Associates are currently recruiting on behalf of our Client in Ashby-de-la-Zouch for an Assembly Team Leader to join their friendly team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business where you can make a real impact as part of a supportive and high-performing team.

Benefits

• Monday – Friday 6am‑2pm or 8am‑4pm
• £31,200 per annum starting salary
• Office based role
• 28 days holiday to start, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service to a maximum of 33 days and the option to purchase additional days
• Opportunities to train and progress
• Private Healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day‑to‑day running of the wiring team.
• Help build and develop a positive, organised and high‑performing production environment.
• Co‑ordinate activities across kitting, mechanical assembly, wire preparation, wiring and loom assembly, final assembly, inspection and testing, packing and despatch.
• Work closely with Wiring Engineering and Operations to improve workflow, build methods and production efficiency.
• Support production directly when required, including hands‑on assembly and wiring work.
• Monitor build progress and help remove production blockers quickly.
• Ensure quality standards and workmanship are maintained throughout the process.
• Help establish scalable processes and working standards as the department grows.
• Assist with training and development of operators within the team.
• Maintain high standards of organisation, housekeeping and communication.
• Support continuous improvement activities across the project.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience leading or supervising within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Hands‑on attitude and willingness to support production activities directly.
• Ability to manage multiple stages of production simultaneously.
• Good problem‑solving ability and attention to detail.
• Experience working within fast‑paced production environments.

Desirable

• Experience within cable assembly, wiring, electro‑mechanical assembly or electronics manufacturing.
• IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 knowledge or experience.
• Experience working with production documentation, build packs or ERP systems.
• Understanding of inspection and testing processes.

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