Team Leader

JGR Recruitment & Training Ltd; Pyle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are seeking an experienced Team Leader for a well-established manufacturing client based in the Bridgend area, Wales. This hands-on role requires you to lead, motivate and support a team of Assembly Operators to achieve production targets, quality standards and strict safety requirements on a day-to-day basis.

You will monitor performance, provide on-the-floor coaching, support training and drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Previous Team Leader, Supervisor, or similar leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ideally from an engineering or mechanical background.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to support the team on the shop floor.
• Competent in the use of hand and power tools, including cordless drills and assembly equipment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Assembly Operators.
• Provide hands-on support within the production and assembly environment.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and performance across the team.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Assist with problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Training & development

Health & safety awareness

Education

Engineering background

Tools

Cordless drills

Assembly equipment

Job description

Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are seeking an experienced Team Leader on behalf of a well-established manufacturing client based in the Bridgend area.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will be responsible for leading, motivating, and supporting a team of Assembly Operators to ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Assembly Operators.
• Provide hands‑on support within the production and assembly environment.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and performance across the team.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Assist with problem‑solving and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Previous Team Leader, Supervisor, or similar leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ideally from an engineering or mechanical background.
• Hands‑on approach with a willingness to support the team on the shop floor.
• Competent in the use of hand and power tools, including cordless drills and assembly equipment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company that values teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.

The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 7am 3.30pm/Friday 6am to 12.15pm.