Production Team Leader

g&p Group Holdings Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.50 per hour

Shift allowance 25% after 22:00

Weekend overtime 25%+

28 days holiday incl. BH

Free on-site parking

Employer pension contribution

Excellent training and development

Temp-to-perm after 12 weeks

Job summary

g&p Group Holdings Ltd is seeking a Production Team Leader to manage a team of quality inspectors onsite at a state-of-the-art automotive facility. You will lead from the front, organise hour-to-hour project activities, and drive quality and efficiency while working with management to meet production goals.

The role offers a temp-to-perm pathway after 12 weeks based on performance and attendance, with shift patterns including early and late rotations and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills within production/manufacturing/quality environments.
• Computer literate with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of quality inspectors (5–10 staff) to meet project test plans.
• Review handover and assign tasks to inspectors and storemen.
• Ensure tooling, material flow, PPE and test plan adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Problem solving

Organised

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Are you ready to lead a team at a state-of-the-art automotive facility where precision, quality, and innovation drive every vehicle we help create?

We are seeking a Production Team Leader to join our dedicated quality management team onsite at a state-of-the-art automotive production facility, where advanced engineering and precision manufacturing combine with British heritage to deliver iconic, high-quality premium cars.

Benefits include:

• £13.50 per hour
• Shift allowance of 25% after 22:00pm
• Weekend overtime available in peak times starting from 25%+
• 28 days holiday - Inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Employer pension contribution
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks, subject to successful performance and attendance

Reporting to the Shift Manager, the Production Team Leader, will be responsible for leading and coaching a team of between 5 - 10 quality inspectors, which can increase during peak times.

You will work alongside management to successfully organise and lead the hour-to-hour function of designated projects within associated G&P areas.

Working hours are as follows:

• AM Shift: 06:00am - 17:00pm
• PM Shift: 15:30pm - 02:00am

Shifts rotate on a fortnightly basis / Monday - Friday.

Please note that during periods of increased customer demand, additional overtime may be required. When overtime is in operation, employees on the AM shift may be required to start 30 minutes earlier, while employees on the PM shift may be required to finish 30 minutes later.

Weekend overtime may also be available during peak periods.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading and coaching a team of quality professionals
• Reviewing handover from previous shift and assigning tasks to the Quality Inspectors and Storemen in accordance.
• Ensuring all quality inspectors have the relevant tooling, material flow, PPE and understanding to work to the required Test Plan / WES.
• Controlling all NOK parts found during the project, ensuring the packaging and stacking of parts are correct.
• Working alongside the area supervisor to identify and promptly resolve issues, with minimal or no effect to production.
• Leading from the front by carrying out inspection duties alongside the team as and when required.

The ideal production team leader will have the following experience:

• Proven leadership skills ideally gained within a similar environment such as production, manufacturing, logistics, engineering or quality inspection.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to resolve issues promptly, within a professional manner.
• Organised, resilient, with the ability to think outside the box.

Nice to have experience, but not essential:

• Knowledge of writing work instructions

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with the successful candidate initially joining on a temporary contract and moving into a permanent position after 12 weeks, subject to satisfactory performance, attendance, and business requirements. Progression opportunities are available. Candidates must have the independent right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

G&P is a world-leading quality management services provider, supporting manufacturers in the automotive, defence, aerospace and industrial sectors, and their associated supply chains, to transform quality and efficiency levels.

With over 30 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions through senior management support and expert personnel from our dedicated talent division. Through our award-winning engineering, technical, inspection and talent services, we help businesses minimise risk, maximise performance and achieve operational excellence.

Operating from strategic hubs in six countries, we continue to grow across new sectors, always focused on eliminating disruptions and supporting our clients’ drive to zero defects.

G&P is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.