Manufacturing Team Lead

Tec Partners; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology business in Royston is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead to guide a team of technicians in a dynamic robotics and manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and technical assembly skills, coupled with hands-on experience in manufacturing processes. This role offers career progression opportunities and an engaging workplace culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

In-depth training in lean manufacturing

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on technical experience in assembly, build, or testing.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement and introduce lean manufacturing practices.
• Ensure safety standards and robust work practices are followed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical assembly skills

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Post-18 study in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Team Lead – Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Team Lead to join a fast-growing technology business at the forefront of robotics and advanced manufacturing. This is a unique opportunity to lead a small team while directly shaping production processes and scaling manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of manufacturing technicians.
• Take a hands-on role in assembly, testing, and refurbishment of systems.
• Ensure safety standards, 5S, and robust work practices are followed.
• Support production planning to deliver new builds and upgrades on time.
• Collaborate with engineers to transfer new products into production.
• Drive continuous improvement and introduce lean manufacturing practices.
• Create and maintain documentation, including build instructions and skills matrices.

Qualifications

• Post-18 study in engineering, operations management, or a related technical subject.
• Proven supervisory or leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on technical experience in assembly, build, or testing.
• Demonstrated success in problem-solving and process improvement.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to balance process with flexibility.
• Full clean UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK.

What’s on Offer

• Be part of a fast-growing robotics/manufacturing business with a clear growth trajectory.
• See the full lifecycle of innovative systems – from concept to deployment.
• In-depth training in lean manufacturing and leadership development.
• Career progression opportunities into senior manufacturing leadership roles.
• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about leading teams, scaling manufacturing, and making an impact through robotics, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now