Production Team Leader

Oxford Instruments; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension – employer contributory scheme (6%)

Mental Health First Aiders

Flexible start and finish times

Job summary

Oxford Instruments in Belfast seeks a Production Team Leader for the QC Test Team in Cameras Production. The role involves supervising and motivating the production team, providing guidance, training, and managing operations to enhance performance.

Candidates should have relevant experience in a high-tech production environment and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. A competitive benefits program supporting development and wellbeing is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a high-tech production environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the Production team daily.
• Delegate tasks and oversee operations and output.
• Provide performance feedback and report on metrics.

Skills

Supporting and training technical staff

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

HNC/HND level with 3 years experience or ONC/OND with 5 years experience

Job description

At Oxford Instruments Andor, we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to their research. We deliver differentiated, accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific and industrial communities and are proud to be a market‑leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment.

We are hiring for a Production Team Leader for our QC Test Team in Cameras Production who will be responsible for supervising, managing, and motivating the Production team daily. As Team Leader, you will be the main point of contact for all team members to provide guidance, instruction, training, and leadership to inspire and drive the team toward a common goal. A can‑do attitude is essential. The role will require you to delegate tasks, oversee operations and output, provide feedback on performance, and report on metrics. Whilst the Team Leader will not communicate with customers directly, you will liaise regularly with the engineering, production administration and other teams to provide updates and lead times on work being carried out on the production floor.

There is room to develop and grow the team to best serve our customers’ needs and will involve working with the Production Manager to improve the revenue stream and internal processes.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND level or equivalent with 3 years relevant experience in a high‑tech production environment OR ONC/OND level or equivalent with 5 years relevant experience in a high‑tech production environment
• Experience in supporting and training other technical staff
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office package, specifically Microsoft Excel

This is a permanent position based full time onsite at our Belfast headquarters. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK; sponsorship for visa applicants is not available.

Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits programme designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work‑life balance.

• Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks, Babylon, UnMind)
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) for you and your dependants
• Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance
• Company sick pay and medical leave
• Occupational Health Service
• 2 days paid volunteering leave annually
• Pension – employer contributory scheme (6%)
• Share Incentive Plan
• Leave Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Salary Exchange Scheme
• Give As You Earn
• Free onsite parking
• Externally accredited training and development
• Support with professional qualifications
• Service awards
• Flexible start and finish times
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Equality and Inclusion

Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. We particularly encourage applications from women, individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and people with disabilities, as these groups are currently under‑represented within our workforce.