Assembly Team Leader

Mansell Recruitment Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a technically skilled Team Leader for a specialist manufacturing site in High Wycombe. You will lead a hands-on team, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with Engineering and Quality to maintain safety, quality, and delivery targets.

The role requires electromechanical assembly, testing and fault diagnosis skills, plus experience reading engineering drawings and leading colleagues in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in electromechanical assembly and fault diagnosis.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience leading or supporting colleagues in manufacturing.
• Strong IT skills with Outlook and Excel.
• Commitment to quality, health and safety and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to undertake a broad range of hands-on operational activities.
• Ability to safely move and handle mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the production team, promoting efficient working practices and minimising downtime.
• Assemble, test and calibrate electromechanical products in line with procedures and quality standards.
• Provide technical support, fault finding and diagnostic assistance to resolve production issues.
• Read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Support stock accuracy, inventory activities and general production administration.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping, PPE, ESD and 5S.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing and Service teams to resolve issues.
• Help ensure products are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities and departmental targets.
• Assist with colleague training, development and performance management.
• Ensure COSHH and accident reporting compliance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Fault-finding

Electromechanical systems

Engineering drawings

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

A Level 4 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Engineering or Manufacturing degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a technically skilled Team Leader to join a specialist manufacturing production team based in High Wycombe.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient and productive working environment, whilst supporting the development of team members, resolving technical issues and driving continuous improvement across the production operation.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with a strong background in electromechanical assembly, testing, calibration and fault finding, combined with the ability to lead and support others.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the production team, promoting efficient working practices and minimising downtime.
• Assemble, test and calibrate electromechanical products in line with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Provide technical support, fault finding and diagnostic assistance to resolve production issues.
• Read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Support stock accuracy, inventory activities and general production administration.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping, PPE, ESD and 5S.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing and Service teams to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Help ensure products are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities and departmental performance targets.
• Assist with colleague training, development and performance management.
• Ensure all relevant compliance requirements are followed, including risk assessments, COSHH and accident reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Excellent fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with electromechanical products and systems.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Previous experience supporting or leading colleagues within a manufacturing environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• A strong commitment to quality, health and safety and continuous improvement.
• The flexibility to undertake a broad range of hands‑on operational activities.
• The physical capability to safely handle and move mechanical equipment and components.

Desirable Experience

• Mechanical or electromechanical assembly and disassembly.
• Testing and calibration of electromechanical equipment.
• Product repair and technical troubleshooting.
• Working within a precision engineering or specialist manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

A Level 4 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a degree/equivalent qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing, would be advantageous