Production Team Leader

Abatec Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30–35 days holiday

Staff discounts

Health cash plan

Company pension

Christmas vouchers

Career progression

Job summary

Abatec is seeking an Engineering Lead / Team Leader for a well-established manufacturer in Somerset. This role blends leadership with hands-on production responsibilities to ensure output, quality and efficiency targets are met within a structured environment.

The position is permanent, Monday to Friday, with progression opportunities and a supportive senior management team. Enjoy 30–35 days of holiday, staff discounts, a health cash plan, and a company pension as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong technical or mechanical background.
• Leadership or supervisory experience OR ready to step up into a Team Leader role.
• Passion for improving processes and developing team performance.
• Hands-on approach with excellent communication skills.
• High standards, strong work ethic, and natural leadership presence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a small engineering team to achieve daily targets.
• Following and optimising strict production processes and implementing improvements.
• Allocating tasks and coordinating workflow on shift.
• Driving continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Ensuring quality standards and traceability requirements are maintained.
• Increasing the efficiency of production output.
• Supporting a culture of high performance, accountability, and teamwork.
• Maintaining a safe, organised, and compliant working environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Team leadership

Process improvement

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Job description

Engineering Lead / Team Leader - Manufacturing

Somerset | Monday-Friday | Full Time | Career Progression

Abatec is recruiting for a well-established manufacturer and supplier within the construction and manufacturing sector. Known for delivering premium products to commercial and residential markets, our client continues to grow and is now seeking a strong Engineering Lead / Team Leader to support shopfloor operations and drive performance.

If you are an experienced Production Lead / Team Leader looking for a long-term opportunity within a structured, forward-thinking manufacturing environment, this could be the ideal next step.

The Role

This is a hands‑on Engineering Lead / Team Leader position combining leadership with technical production responsibilities. You will play a key role in ensuring output, quality, and efficiency targets are met while maintaining high manufacturing standards.

What's on Offer

• Monday to Friday - excellent work/life balance
• Competitive salary with attractive benefits package
• Permanent, long-term opportunity
• Supportive senior management team
• Clear progression pathway within a growing business
• 30-35 days holiday
• Staff discounts
• Health cash plan
• Company pension Christmas vouchers

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and motivating a small engineering team to achieve daily targets
• Following and optimising strict production processes and implementing improvements
• Allocating tasks and coordinating workflow on shift
• Driving continuous improvement and process optimisation
• Ensuring quality standards and traceability requirements are maintained
• Increasing the efficiency of production output
• Supporting a culture of high performance, accountability, and teamwork
• Maintaining a safe, organised, and compliant working environment

About You

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong technical or mechanical background
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience OR ready to step up into a Team Leader role
• Passion for improving processes and developing team performance
• Hands‑on approach with excellent communication skills
• High standards, strong work ethic, and natural leadership presence

If you are an ambitious Production Lead / Team Leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting and wants to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.