Hands-On Technical Leader - Production Floor

Personnel Selection; Andover; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing package

Pension guidance & support

Bonuses & recognition schemes

Learning & development opportunities

On-site facilities

Job summary

Personnel Selection are recruiting a hands-on Technical Leader for a busy engineering manufacturing site in Andover. You will work shoulder to shoulder with operators, setting up jobs, preparing materials and tooling, and helping resolve day-to-day production issues to keep output high.

Salary is £14.97 per hour on a 39-hour week (7.45am–5pm Mon–Thu, 7.45am–12.45pm Fri). The role requires a practical, problem-solving mindset and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience across multiple manufacturing functions or processes within a production department.
• A practical, sleeves-rolled-up approach and the confidence to support colleagues on the shop floor.
• The ability to follow procedures accurately and promptly, with a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to train, guide and motivate others.
• A flexible, positive and collaborative attitude.
• An organised approach to priorities, preparation and problem-solving in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, working hands-on alongside the production team throughout the shift.
• Help maximise productive time and minimise downtime by preparing jobs, materials and tooling in advance.
• Set up machines for less experienced operators and support continuity through breaks, holidays and sickness.
• Carry out first-off and buddy checks within your capabilities, taking ownership of quality in your area.
• Spot and report safety, machinery, facilities or IT issues that could affect people or production.
• Train and coach new or inexperienced operators so they can work safely, confidently and effectively.
• Support labour bookings, material management, stock identification, storage and cycle counts.
• Maintain strong 5S standards and contribute practical expertise to continuous-improvement activity.
• Work with line management to keep the team skills matrix accurate and up to date.
• Any other ad-hoc duties where required.

Job description

Personnel Selection are recruiting a hands-on Technical Leader for a busy engineering manufacturing site in Andover. You will work shoulder to shoulder with operators, setting up jobs, preparing materials and tooling, and helping resolve day-to-day production issues to keep output high.

Salary is £14.97 per hour on a 39-hour week (7.45am–5pm Mon–Thu, 7.45am–12.45pm Fri). The role requires a practical, problem-solving mindset and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.