Team Leader

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in South Wales seeks an experienced Team Leader for Electrical Production. This permanent role involves leading a small team, overseeing production schedules, and ensuring quality outputs. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and excellence. The position offers career progression and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Shift flexibility with financial incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production is essential.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams of 3-15 people.
• Strong electrical background with ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Familiarity with cost control and SQDCP briefings is important.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small electrical team on the production line.
• Manage production schedules and ensure quality builds.
• Report directly to the Production Manager.
• Train new team members and support ramp-up production.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Electrical expertise

Cost control

Team management

Safety protocol adherence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

IOSH Certification

Electrical degree or formal electrical qualifications

Tools

Electrical schematics

Six Sigma knowledge

Job description

Overview

Team Leader - Electrical Production – South Wales | Permanent

CAF Rolling Stock, a global leader in the manufacture of railway vehicles and equipment, is seeking a calm, driven, and technically skilled Team Leader to join our state-of-the-art, purpose-built manufacturing facility in South Wales.

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile, long-term rail project while developing your leadership and technical capabilities within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

The Role

• As Team Leader, you\'ll lead a small electrical team (approx. 8-15 operators) on the production line, providing hands-on technical support and day-to-day guidance.
• Review production schedules and ensure builds are completed to a high standard.
• Manage project costs and keep them within or under KPIs.
• Lead daily meetings and SQDCP briefings to align team goals.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and the correct tools/materials are available.
• Support ramp-up production and train new team members.
• Provide electrical expertise, including reading and interpreting schematics.
• Handle standard team leader responsibilities (e.g., return to work, disciplinaries).
• Report directly to the Production Manager, who is committed to developing future managers through training, mentoring, and career progression.

What\’s on Offer

• A permanent role in a reputable rail industry company with a strong order book.
• Career progression into line leader, production supervisor, or lateral moves into test technician, manufacturing engineering, or quality.
• A collaborative, inclusive team culture that values diversity and personal growth.
• The chance to lead a team and see your work roll out into service.
• Shift flexibility (days or shifts) with a 20% uplift for shift work.
• A purpose-built facility designed for innovation and efficiency.

Essentials

• Previous experience in manufacturing or production.
• Proven leadership experience (managing 3-15 people).
• Strong electrical background with ability to read schematics.
• IOSH Certified.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Six Sigma knowledge.
• Experience in cost control and leading SQDCP briefings.

Desirable

• Electrical degree or formal electrical qualifications.
• Experience in rail or electrical systems in manufacturing.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness.

Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.