Prep Stage Team Leader: Lead, Train & Optimize Assembly

Davenham Switchgear Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenham Switchgear Limited in Nottingham, part of Legrand, is hiring a Team Leader for the Preparation Stage to coordinate and oversee tasks ensuring on-time delivery of components for switchgear powering data centres.

You'll lead daily activities, train colleagues, monitor quality and safety, and collaborate with production management to maintain a clean, efficient work environment. This role supports our UK expansion following Dublin operations.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of preparation processes.
• A proactive and positive attitude.
• Reliable, organised, and quality-focused.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead by example and support others.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint & Word.

Responsibilities

• Control plate work, XT1 pin checks, door preparation, cable making, fit Out (Stage 0).
• Leading and organise daily activities in the preparation area.
• Ensure control plates, pins, doors, and cables are prepared to spec and on schedule.
• Support team members with training and development.
• Monitor quality and safety standards across all tasks.
• Communicate effectively with production management and other departments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiative.

Skills

Preparation knowledge

Proactive attitude

Reliable and organized

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Davenham Switchgear Limited in Nottingham, part of Legrand, is hiring a Team Leader for the Preparation Stage to coordinate and oversee tasks ensuring on-time delivery of components for switchgear powering data centres.

You'll lead daily activities, train colleagues, monitor quality and safety, and collaborate with production management to maintain a clean, efficient work environment. This role supports our UK expansion following Dublin operations.