Senior Team Leader

CAF Power & Automation; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Newport is seeking a Senior Team Leader to oversee daily production operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in team leadership, a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, and certifications in health and safety. This position offers competitive benefits including healthcare, life assurance, and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Excellent Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Support

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations and lean tools.
• First Aid and Fire Marshal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple production teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the production line.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Lean tools knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

IOSH or equivalent health & safety certification

Job description

Company: CAF Rolling Stock UK

Location: NEWPORT, GB

Most of us come to work to earn money and as an accredited Living Wage employer, of course you can expect a competitive salary from us; but we also recognise that you spend a lot of time in work, so you must choose your employer well!

Built on core values of Excellence, Trust and Sustainability, CAF make beautiful and exciting products that we are all really proud of. It is not always easy to achieve the results we want, so we have recruited a team of amazing people, working together to achieve a common goal. As a business, we are willing to try new things; so our people need to be flexible and innovative.

Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee work to ensure that we create a welcoming environment for everyone, where difference is respected; whilst our Employee Engagement Forum are tasked with injecting some fun into the workplace with events and activities throughout the year.

If you want to be purposeful, occupied and part of an awesome team, building an amazing product; the choice is simple - choose CAF.

Mission of the position

The Senior Team Leader is responsible for overseeing and coordinating day-to-day operations across multiple teams to ensure production runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This includes maintaining high standards of health and safety, ensuring product and process quality, achieving production targets on time, and motivating and developing team members.

In addition to leading their own team(s), the Senior Team Leader acts as the bridge between Team Leaders and the Manufacturing Production Manager (MPM) providing leadership support, operational oversight, and ensuring clear communication across functions. The role also includes covering for the MPM during periods of absence, acting as the primary point of contact for unit handovers to Test, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the production line.

Functions and responsibilities

The Senior Team Leader oversees daily operations across multiple production teams, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. They act as a key link between Team Leaders and the Manufacturing Production Manager (MPM), stepping in during MPM absences and coordinating unit handovers to the Test department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate assembly teams, ensuring targets and standards are met.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor performance, allocate resources, and optimize workflow.
• Conduct briefings, training, and competency assessments.
• Liaise with other departments (Quality, Test, Planning, Engineering).
• Update production KPIs and Tier boards.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Represent MPM in meetings and decision-making.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company policies.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent; willing to work towards NVQ Level 4.
• IOSH or equivalent health & safety certification.
• Experience in team leadership within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations and lean tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• First Aid and Fire Marshal qualifications.
• Qualified Assessor / Train the Trainer.
• Experience in a similar senior role.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash-in option
• Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits
• Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary
• Free Eye Tests for all DSE users
• Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits
• Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line
• Professional Membership and Sponsorship Policy for Colleague Development
• 8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value
• Dedicated Women’s Network
• Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant

FULL JD AVAILABLE ON REQUEST