Manufacturing Team Lead – Trailers & Bodywork

Tiger Trailers; Clive; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised on-site canteen

On-site parking with EV charging

Free birthday breakfast

Free fruit

Free Cake Fridays

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Tiger Trailers is seeking a hands-on production supervisor to work on both specialist bodybuilding and production-line tasks. You will lead a team, follow technical drawings, assemble diverse materials, and ensure high-quality output and safety at all times.

The role involves training and mentoring new starters, organising shift coverage, and maintaining production flow in a fast-paced environment. Weekend or later shifts may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally within bodywork or trailer manufacturing.
• Experience of leading or managing a team within a manufacturing environment.
• High-quality assembly experience using hardwoods, fibreglass, steel and aluminium.
• Demonstrable practical skills using a range of hand tools.
• The ability to read and work from technical drawings.
• Ability to maintain production output targets and quality standards.
• Flexible approach to work with a willingness to perform additional duties.

Responsibilities

• Check the quality of workmanship throughout the build process and upon completion, highlighting any snags.
• Rectify faults and snags before progressing to the next stage.
• Complete all required check sheets accurately.
• Build jobs in accordance with technical drawings and specifications.
• Move jobs forward to maintain the flow of production.
• Set up mirror boards and ensure everything is in place at the end of each shift.
• Arrange cover for absent staff and organise the team according to individual skill sets.
• Support the onboarding of new starters, including mentoring.
• Train employees in a range of practical skills.
• Ensure the team understands its daily tasks and targets.
• Assist the manager with running the department and report any issues.
• Complete tasks assigned by management, setting a positive example for the team.
• Ensure employees follow PPE requirements and work safely.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain general housekeeping standards and ensure employees work in a safe environment.
• Work towards achieving production targets to the best of your ability.
• Run an efficient, organised and safe production stage.
• Monitor parts within the stage, ensuring all necessary components are available for the current job.
• Undertake ad hoc production work within the department as required.
• Undertake ad hoc crane operations as required.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Team leadership

Read technical drawings

Quality-focused assembly

Hand tools proficiency

Flexible approach to work

Job description

Tiger Trailers is seeking a hands-on production supervisor to work on both specialist bodybuilding and production-line tasks. You will lead a team, follow technical drawings, assemble diverse materials, and ensure high-quality output and safety at all times.

The role involves training and mentoring new starters, organising shift coverage, and maintaining production flow in a fast-paced environment. Weekend or later shifts may be required occasionally.