Assembly Group Leader

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Rocester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JCB World Headquarters in Rocester is seeking an experienced Group Leader for the Assembly team. This pivotal role delivers safe, efficient production and high quality standards, leading and developing a team to achieve targets.

The role emphasises continuous improvement, accountability and teamwork, with flexibility for day and night shifts to meet operational needs. You will play a key part in delivering customer requirements and maintaining JCB's manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume production or manufacturing.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated leader seeking career development within a world-leading manufacturer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities to meet customer requirements and plans.
• Monitor and improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment (SQDCPE) metrics.
• Lead, motivate and develop team members to boost engagement and morale.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and optimise processes.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and Health & Safety legislation.
• Make effective decisions to resolve operational challenges and maintain production performance.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and operational excellence in production.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision-making under pressure

Continuous improvement

Collaboration

Safety focus

People management

Job description

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Group Leader to join our Assembly team at JCB World Headquarters. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, responsible for ensuring production activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

As a Group Leader, you’ll lead and develop a team to achieve operational targets while driving a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. You’ll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of customer requirements and helping to maintain JCB's world-class manufacturing standards.

Please note: You must be flexible and able to work a range of shifts, including days and nights, to meet operational requirements.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Co-ordinating daily production activities to meet customer requirements and production plans.
• Monitoring and improving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment (SQDCPE) metrics.
• Leading, motivating and developing team members to promote high levels of engagement, accountability and morale.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, optimise processes and reduce waste.
• Ensuring full compliance with company policies, procedures and Health & Safety legislation.
• Making effective decisions to resolve operational challenges and maintain production performance.
• Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across the business to achieve shared objectives.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and operational excellence in a busy production environment.

This will be suited to you if…

• You have experience working in a high-volume production or manufacturing environment.
• You have previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• You possess strong organisational skills and the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• You are an excellent communicator and can build positive working relationships at all levels of the business.
• You have a collaborative, team-focused approach and enjoy supporting others to succeed.
• You are passionate about driving continuous improvement and delivering operational excellence.
• You have a proven ability to maintain high standards of safety, quality and performance within a fast-paced environment.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader looking to develop their career within one of the world's leading manufacturing organisations.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email [e-mail], and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.