Assembly Team Leader

DARA People; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

free parking

a staff gym

a large kitchen

good-quality employee facilities

Job summary

DARA People in Shepshed, Leicestershire, is seeking an Assembly Team Leader to join our growing manufacturing operation. This hands-on leadership role combines shop-floor teamwork with planning, quality control and stock management to keep production running smoothly.

You will work closely with the Head of Production, directing 60–70% of your time alongside the production team and 30–40% on coordination, training and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly, fabrication or workshop environments.
• Proven leadership or supervision experience on a production line.
• Hands-on, practical leadership style with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with the team assembling aluminium safety and access products.
• Operate and set up workshop machinery and hand tools.
• Provide daily direction and support to production operatives.
• Prioritise and allocate work to meet production deadlines.
• Support Head of Production and cover duties when required.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of completed work.
• Maintain stock records and process goods movements in the system.
• Support induction and development of new team members.

Skills

assembly experience

leadership

supervisor experience

attention to detail

communication skills

Odoo familiarity

Tools

Odoo

Job description

Assembly Team Leader | Shepshed, Leicestershire | £25,000-£30,000 per annum

Permanent | Monday to Friday | Typically 8:00am-4:30pm

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Assembly Team Leader to join a well-established manufacturing business in Shepshed.

This is a hands-on leadership role, with around 60-70% of your time spent working alongside the production team and the remainder focused on team coordination, quality, stock control and production organisation.

You will support the Head of Production and help ensure the workshop runs safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with the team assembling aluminium safety and access products
• Cut, drill, prepare and assemble aluminium components
• Use workshop machinery, hand tools and power tools
• Provide daily direction and support to production operatives
• Allocate and prioritise work to meet production deadlines
• Support and cover the Head of Production when required
• Check completed work for quality and accuracy
• Process incoming and outgoing goods accurately
• Update stock movements, photographs and delivery information on Odoo
• Maintain accurate production and stock records
• Support the induction and development of new team members
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous assembly, fabrication, manufacturing or workshop experience
• Confidence using drills, pillar drills, saws, hand tools and power tools
• Team leader, supervisor or senior operative experience
• A practical, hands-on approach to leadership
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Confidence using or learning computer-based systems
• A dependable and punctual approach to work
• The ability to adapt to changing production priorities

Previous Odoo experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Why Join?

This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term stability with a growing manufacturing business. Product and systems training will be provided, with the opportunity to develop within the production team.

• free parking
• a staff gym
• a large kitchen
• good-quality employee facilities