Team Leader

NOV; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV Plymouth is seeking a Team Leader to guide and support your allocated team to deliver quality work safely and on schedule. You will promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with the BMS, while driving environmental performance and operational excellence.

You will lead the delivery of works through the factory, maintain workmanship standards, manage WIP and quality records, and report progress daily.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand, evaluate and apply technical information.
• Sound judgement and the ability to make decisions under tight production deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work effectively.
• Ability to work within and continuously improve business processes.
• Ability to share information, remove roadblocks and support team performance.
• Strong customer focus, with the ability to balance internal and external customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment
• Lead allocated teams in the delivery of works.
• Drive works through the factory.
• Maintains the standards of workmanship (quality).
• Is responsible for maintaining traceability for all materials and associated paperwork (WIP and Quality Records).
• Daily report on progress of works complete.
• Ensure fully utilised and productive staff at all times.
• Ensure that all Environmental and waste management controls are followed by your team.
• Identify and report to Area Manager / Production Support Team on any HSE incidents or issues causing non-value added effort from the team.

Job description

Job Description

• As a Team Leader, you will lead and support your allocated team to deliver quality work safely, efficiently, and in line with production schedules. You will promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with the FGS Plymouth Business Management System (BMS), and drive high standards of quality, environmental performance, and operational excellence while supporting continuous improvement across the factory.


• At NOV, we deliver technology-driven equipment, systems, services, and software solutions that support energy production and industrial operations worldwide. Through innovation, engineering excellence, and a commitment to operational performance, we help our customers improve safety, efficiency, and reliability. Joining NOV means becoming part of a collaborative team where your leadership will contribute to delivering exceptional results in a safe and supportive working environment.


• Why Join NOV?


• At NOV, you'll join a global organisation committed to innovation, operational excellence, and developing talented people. We offer the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.


• Diversity & Inclusion


• At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment
  
  
  
  • BMS Compliance (Policies, Procedures, SOI’s RAMS and COSHH etc).
  
  
  • Safety Culture and Safe Systems of Work
  
  
  • Factory Environment - Housekeeping Levels
  
  
  • Risk Identification and STOP WORK (5x5)
  
  
  
  


• Lead allocated teams in the delivery of works.


• Drive works through the factory.


• Maintains the standards of workmanship (quality).


• Is responsible for maintaining traceability for all materials and associated paperwork (WIP and Quality Records).


• Daily report on progress of works complete.


• Ensure fully utilised and productive staff at all times.


• Ensure that all Environmental and waste management controls are followed by your team.


• Identify and report to Area Manager / Production Support Team on any HSE incidents or issues causing non-value added effort from the team.

Essential

Qualifications

• Ability to understand, evaluate and apply technical information.


• Sound judgement and the ability to make decisions under tight production deadlines.


• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work effectively.


• Ability to work within and continuously improve business processes.


• Ability to share information, remove roadblocks and support team performance.


• Strong customer focus, with the ability to balance internal and external customer needs.

Preferred

• Takes personal responsibility and handles challenging situations professionally and fairly.


• Confident and diplomatic when resolving conflict or negotiating.


• Demonstrates a proactive approach to challenges and continuous improvement.


• Committed to personal development and career growth.