Production Team Leader

Oxford Instruments GmbH; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension – employer contributory scheme

Flexible working times

Paid volunteering leave

Job summary

Oxford Instruments GmbH is seeking a Production Team Leader at our Belfast location. The successful candidate will manage the QC Test Team in Cameras Production, overseeing daily operations and providing team support.

Applicants should have relevant experience in a high-tech production environment and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The role is permanent and requires the right to work in the UK. Attractive benefits include private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND level or equivalent with 3 years relevant experience in a high-tech production environment.
• Experience in supporting and training other technical staff is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, managing, and motivating the Production team daily.
• Delegating tasks, overseeing operations and providing feedback on performance.
• Liaising with engineering, production administration and other teams.

Skills

Experience in a high-tech production environment

Supporting and training technical staff

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification with 3 years experience

ONC/OND or equivalent qualification with 5 years experience

Job description

Production Team Leader

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.

The Production Team Leader Will Have

• 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 environme
• 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.

Please note, on this occasion we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this particular post. Applicants must therefore hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Louise Dooley, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, via email at [e-mail].

Apply via this link: https://careers.oxinst.com/our-businesses/andor-technology

Why Oxford Instruments Andor?

Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do. Our employees are fundamental to our success, and we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits programme designed to support your wellbeing, development and work‑life balance.

Health & Wellbeing

• 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

Money & Lifestyle

• Pension – employer contributory scheme (6%)
• Share Incentive Plan
• Leave Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Salary Exchange Scheme
• Tech Purchase Scheme
• Give As You Earn
• Employee discount scheme
• Free onsite parking

Career

• Externally accredited training and development
• Support with professional qualifications
• Learning & Development programmes
• Service awards

Work‑Life Balance

• 187.5 holiday hours plus 9 customary holidays
• Flexible start and finish times
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

About Oxford Instruments Andor

Oxford Instruments Andor is the global leader in the development and manufacture of high‑performance light‑measuring solutions. Our cutting‑edge imaging and spectroscopy technology is used worldwide to help develop cures for cancer, explore space, and enable clean energy innovation.

We are part of the Imaging & Analysis Division of Oxford Instruments Group, enabling scientists and engineers to image, analyse and manipulate materials at the atomic and molecular level.

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.

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