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Team Leader - Mechanical Production/Manufacturing

NG Bailey
Dewsbury
1 day ago
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Team Leader – Production Based: Shawcross, Dewsbury We have an exciting new opportunity for a Team Leader, with mechanical bias/qualification, to join our team in our new Offsite Manufacture facility based Shawcross, Dewsbury. This is a permanent staff position with NG Bailey and initially may need to work from our Oakenshaw, Bradford site until the new site is ready (approx early 26). In this role you will Lead a team of operatives to assemble quality offsite solutions at optimum efficiency levels whilst working in a safe working environment and adhering to safe working procedures. Further responsibility of this role is to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Daily Responsibilities: Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce safe working practices and ensure PPE is worn correctly. Conduct safety checks and report hazards or incidents. Lead by example in maintaining a clean and safe work area. Team Leadership & Coordination: Organise and lead daily team activities on the production floor. Delegate tasks and monitor individual and team performance. Motivate team members and promote a positive working environment. Production Oversight: Ensure production targets are met in line with shift plans. Monitor workflow and adjust resources to meet demand. Identify and resolve minor production issues to avoid downtime. Quality Assurance: Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications. Support quality checks and escalate any non-conformances. Promote a “right first time” approach across the team. Communication & Reporting: Liaise with supervisors, maintenance, and quality teams. Provide updates during shift handovers and team briefings. Record production data, downtime, and any issues accurately. Training & Development: Support onboarding and training of new operatives. Coach team members on SOPs and best practices. Identify skill gaps and recommend development opportunities. Continuous Improvement: Encourage suggestions for process improvements. Participate in improvement projects and implement changes. Monitor the impact of changes and provide feedback. Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership and communication skills. Good people skills with a drive to develop and nurture talent Good understanding of production processes and quality control. Ability to troubleshoot and make quick decisions. Organised, proactive, and safety-conscious. Experience in a fast-paced production environment is essential. Mechanical manufacturing experience Benefits 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays Pension with leading provider and employer contribution Health plan Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible Benefits and discount offer 37.5 hour contractual week, with possibility for overtime Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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