Production Team Leader

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in Poole is seeking a Team Leader to manage a small team within a production environment. You will support the team on the tools while overseeing workflow and quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with lean manufacturing principles. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a stable company known for its engineering heritage, allowing for trust and autonomy in your role.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Stable work environment

Experienced supervisor support

Autonomy in role

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Confidence in hands-on assembly and operational tasks.
• Ability to train and support less-experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of operatives and ensure effective training.
• Monitor delivery, productivity, and resources effectively.
• Perform first-line problem solving and escalate as needed.
• Maintain general workplace order and 5S standards.
• Support quality checks and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Drive improvements and enhance KPI performance.

Skills

Leadership in a production environment

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of lean tools (5S, OEE, TPM)

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Team Leader – Poole

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 p.a

If you’re a practical Team Leader who likes being close to the work and keeping a production area running smoothly, this role will suit you. You’ll split your time between supporting the team on the tools and managing workflow, quality and daily priorities, ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of hands‑on work and responsibility.

What the Team Leader will be doing

• Leading a small group of operatives and making sure everyone is trained, supported and following the right methods.
• Keeping an eye on on-time delivery, productivity, labour allocation and machine use.
• Handling first-line problem solving and escalating issues early.
• Maintaining 5S standards and general workplace organisation.
• Supporting routine quality checks and ensuring procedures are followed.
• Helping drive improvements, waste reduction and KPI performance.

What we’re looking for in a Team Leader

• Experience leading people in a production or contract manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence with hands-on assembly or build work.
• Knowledge of lean tools such as 5S, OEE or TPM.
• A calm, fair communicator who can work well with operators, engineers and supervisors.
• Someone organised, reliable and able to guide less-experienced team members.

What you’ll get

• A stable, long-established manufacturer with genuine engineering heritage.
• A tidy, well-run workplace with solid processes and support from an experienced Production Supervisor.
• Opportunities to grow as a Team Leader within a respected global group.
• Trust, autonomy and the chance to shape how your area runs.
• The satisfaction of seeing high-quality British-built products leave the door.

If you’re a practical, level‑headed Team Leader looking for a role where your judgement and shop‑floor experience genuinely matter, apply directly or contact Kate Taylor at Holt Engineering.