Lead Manufacturing Technician - Hands-On Team Leader

Verso Recruitment Group; Royston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Verso Recruitment Group in Royston, Hertfordshire is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Technician to join its manufacturing team. You will lead a team, supervise day-to-day activities and support the build, test, fault-finding and repair of complex electromechanical products.

The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership, aiming to improve processes, documentation and overall manufacturing performance while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience as a technician within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong practical mechanical and electrical skills.
• Experience assembling, modifying, fault-finding and repairing electromechanical systems.
• Comfortable reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Able to use standard workshop and engineering equipment.
• Understanding of sensors, motors, actuators, wiring, connectors and mechanical assemblies.
• Methodical approach to fault-finding and problem solving.
• Good attention to detail and a practical, hands-on attitude.
• Computer literate.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to the technician team.
• Build, test, modify and repair electromechanical products.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing and assembly.
• Fault-find and diagnose issues systematically.
• Support repairs and maintenance at operational and customer sites.
• Create and improve manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Maintain safety, quality and 5S standards.
• Support technician training and skills development.
• Ensure agreed processes and standards are followed.
• Work closely with engineering teams to develop new processes.
• Help maintain accurate production and performance records.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Reading drawings

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Driving licence

Work eligibility in UK

Job description

Verso Recruitment Group in Royston, Hertfordshire is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Technician to join its manufacturing team. You will lead a team, supervise day-to-day activities and support the build, test, fault-finding and repair of complex electromechanical products.

The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership, aiming to improve processes, documentation and overall manufacturing performance while maintaining safety and quality standards.