Assembly Team Supervisor

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists is seeking an Assembly Team Supervisor in Edenbridge, Kent. This hands-on role leads a small assembly team, focusing on electronic/electrical assembly, soldering and quality testing, with a clear path to increased responsibility.

As the team matures, you will coordinate day-to-day workloads, ensure processes are followed and quality standards met, provide on-the-job training, and act as main contact for the team within the wider business.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic/electrical assembly.
• Supervising or mentoring a small team.
• Ability to follow assembly instructions and specifications.
• Hands-on, practical approach with decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on role assembling electronic components.
• Coordinate day-to-day workload of the team.
• Ensure quality and traceability of products.
• Train and support team members.
• Collaborate with wider business to keep operations running.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Team supervision

Soldering

Quality testing

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Soldering tools

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Role: Assembly Team Supervisor

Location: Edenbridge, Kent

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-Term Temping (no end date)

Hourly Rate: £Neg

Hours: Monday to Friday | 8am-5pm

About the role

Our client is looking for an experienced Assembly Team Supervisor to join a growing manufacturing business in Edenbridge.

This is a hands-on role within a small assembly team, ideal for someone with a strong background in electronic/electrical assembly who is looking for a supervisory position.

Initially, you will be working alongside the team and getting to know the company's products and processes.

Once fully trained, you will take responsibility for coordinating the small assembly team and making sure the day-to-day operation runs smoothly.

The role will initially be very hands-on, including:

• Electronic assembly
• Component assembly and production
• Soldering and working with electronic components
• Quality testing and inspection
• Following assembly instructions, specifications and technical information
• Identifying and resolving assembly or quality issues

As you become established in the role, you will also take responsibility for:

• Supervising and supporting a small team
• Organising the team's day-to-day workload
• Making sure work is completed accurately and on time
• Supporting team members with assembly queries and technical issues
• Checking quality and ensuring processes are followed
• Helping to train and develop team members
• Managing materials and ensuring the team has what it needs to complete the work
• Identifying and helping to resolve any production or quality issues
• Acting as the main point of contact for the assembly team
• Working closely with the wider business to keep the assembly operation running smoothly

About You

You will ideally have:

• Good experience in electronic, electrical or similar assembly
• Previous experience of supervising, mentoring or leading a small team
• People management skills
• Strong practical and technical assembly skills
• Experience with soldering and electronic components
• A practical, hands-on approach
• The confidence to take responsibility and make decisions when required
• The ability to work independently while supporting and working closely with a small team