Paint Shop Team Lead — Coaching, Safety & Production

Astec Industries Europe Limited; Omagh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Telestack is seeking a Paint Shop Team Lead to oversee the paint shop, coordinate daily operations and lead a small team of operatives to meet production targets. The role requires ensuring safety, policy adherence, and continuous improvement across processes.

You will work with cross-functional teams to optimise machine labour hours and maintain documentation for maintenance and operations. Strong leadership, organisational skills and IT literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to lead a team and drive targets.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Technical background to adapt in a changing manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all paint shop operations to meet production schedule.
• Lead and manage a small team of Paint shop Operatives to meet targets.
• Coach staff to foster continuous improvement and quality workmanship.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Ensure timesheets are completed and reviewed for the shift.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve machine labour hours.
• Ensure servicing and maintenance are documented.
• Coordinate setup locations for painted parts and yard upkeep.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Technical background

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Telestack is seeking a Paint Shop Team Lead to oversee the paint shop, coordinate daily operations and lead a small team of operatives to meet production targets. The role requires ensuring safety, policy adherence, and continuous improvement across processes.

You will work with cross-functional teams to optimise machine labour hours and maintain documentation for maintenance and operations. Strong leadership, organisational skills and IT literacy are essential.