Team Leader

Gap Personnel; Congleton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a motivated Team Leader in Congleton. This hands-on role involves supervising a small production team, ensuring quality standards and targets are met, and providing training and support to team members. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for progression within a growing company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Scope for progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team-leading role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support production staff on the shop floor.
• Assist in training and developing team members.
• Monitor workload and allocate tasks to meet deadlines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Team Leader

Gap Personnel who operate as an employment business are recruiting for 1 Team Leader.

Location: Congleton CW12

Working hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Pay: Dependent on experience

Our client is a growing supplier of high-quality cable assemblies and wiring solutions, trusted by clients across a range of industries. They pride themselves on their precision, flexibility, and customer-focused approach, and are now looking for a motivated Team Leader to help support their expanding operations.

Role Overview

The Team Leader will be responsible for supervising and supporting a small production team to ensure daily operations run smoothly. This hands-on role combines leadership with active involvement in production, ensuring that targets are met, quality standards are maintained, and staff are motivated and supported in their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and support production staff on the shop floor.
• Assist in the training and development of new and existing team members.
• Monitor workload and allocate tasks to ensure deadlines and targets are achieved.
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and efficiency in all work.
• Be a point of contact between staff and management, communicating updates clearly.
• Encourage a positive, safe, and supportive working environment.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and suggesting process improvements.
• Take a hands-on role in production (cable assembly, wiring, testing, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team-leading role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Positive, proactive attitude and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in cable assembly, electronics manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Basic understanding of production planning and scheduling.

Personal Qualities

• Approachable, supportive, and a natural motivator.
• Reliable and committed with a strong work ethic.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with scope for progression.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing company.

The role is due to start immediately for the successful candidate. If this role is of interest, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call 01270 581 888.