Team Leader

Holcim; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Staff discounts

Zero Harm culture

Job summary

Holcim UK seeks a proactive Team Leader to drive operational excellence on the factory shop floor. You will lead and develop operatives, foster a safe, inclusive culture and collaborate across functions to keep production running smoothly.

We value leadership, safety focus, and clear communication as you implement Zero Harm initiatives, manage daily priorities, and support continuous improvements in a large-scale building solutions business.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Strong safety mindset with IOSH certification or equivalent training.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion Health, Safety and Wellbeing, promoting a Zero Harm culture and delivering safety talks.
• Lead, train and support shop-floor operatives to meet daily production targets.
• Manage production plans and local budgets, ensuring product quality and continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration across factory functions to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety-conscious

People development

IT literacy

Education

IOSH certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Are you an inspiring leader ready to make a tangible impact within a global, sustainable building solutions pioneer? At Holcim, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Team Leader to join us on our journey towards operational excellence and zero harm. In this dynamic role, you will lead, empower, and support our factory operatives on the shop floor, creating a safe, inclusive, and highly collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.

As a Team Leader at Holcim, your essential responsibilities will include:

• Championing Health, Safety, and Wellbeing: Actively promoting our "Zero Harm" safety culture, carrying out interactive safety tours, and delivering regular health and safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Leading and Developing People: Directing, training, and encouraging your team members to achieve shared goals while nurturing their individual development through regular job reviews and coaching.
• Delivering Operational Excellence: Communicating the production plan, managing local operational budgets, maintaining high product quality standards, and proactively identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Fostering Collaboration: Building positive, supportive working relationships both within your immediate team and across other factory functions to ensure seamless operations.

Who You Are

To succeed in this role and help us shape a safer, more sustainable workplace, you bring a great mix of leadership, communication, and practical skills. You are someone who:

• Is People-Focused and Empowering: You have a genuine passion for guiding, coaching, and supporting others. You excel at building strong, inclusive relationships, offering positive feedback, and constructively resolving challenges.
• Is Safety-Conscious: You hold a strong personal commitment to health, safety, and employee welfare, ideally backed by a minimum of an IOSH certification or equivalent safety training.
• Is an Effective Communicator: You are comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels, leading engaging team briefings, and maintaining clear, open dialogue.
• Is Adaptable and Solution-Oriented: You thrive under pressure, make thoughtful decisions based on reliable information, and proactively seek out ways to improve day-to-day processes.
• Is Organised and Composed: You possess strong time management, planning, and administration skills, with a good level of IT literacy (including standard Microsoft packages).
• Brings Practical Insight: You have experience in a manufacturing or production environment, paired with a solid understanding of operational, financial, or quality workflows.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.