Team Leader

Pertemps Solihull; Tyburn; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Solihull in Birmingham seeks a proactive Team Leader to manage a small shift team and ensure safety and efficiency on site. You will oversee up to six staff per shift, run start-of-shift meetings, and ensure PPE compliance and accurate PPE handling, with a focus on smooth daily operations.

The role requires working AM/PM rotating shifts, flexibility to cover additional shifts, and a commitment to maintaining tidy, professional workplace standards.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Forklift licence preferable but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of up to six staff per shift.
• Work rotating shifts and provide flexibility to cover additional shifts when required.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Check staff PPE before commencing work.
• Ensure MHE checks are completed at shift start.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Strong communication

Job description

Team Leader

Pay: £14.47 per hour (an additional 10% shift allowance for working PM shift)

Times

• AM Shift: Monday to Thursday: 0530 - 1400, Friday: 0530 - 1200
• PM Shift: Monday to Thursday: 1215 - 2045, Friday: 1200 - 1830

Located

Birmingham

Job Specification

• Lead and coordinate a team of up to six staff members per shift.
• Work rotating shifts and provide flexibility to cover additional shifts when required.
• Ensure full compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Check that all staff are wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before commencing work.
• Ensure Line Envoys complete accurate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) checks at the beginning of each shift.
• Conduct start-of-shift meetings and deliver Toolbox Talks.
• Respond to all shortage calls within the timescales specified by the customer.
• Confidently operate MHE in busy assembly halls (training will be provided).
• Ensure shortages reported by Line Envoys are logged, picked, and delivered promptly.
• Answer calls on the duty mobile phone, recording all relevant and critical information accurately.

Lineside Standards

• Maintain lineside standards, including but not limited to:
• Replace damaged barcodes as required.
• Ensure the correct barcodes and header boards are in place.
• Implement additions and deletions of parts as requested by the customer.
• Relocate parts in accordance with customer requirements.
• Ensure the Warehouse Management Software accurately reflects the trackside layout.

Warehouse and Stock Duties

• Ensure trucks are loaded efficiently and within the required timescales.
• Cover Line Envoy deliveries when requested by the manager, following the established Line Envoy delivery process.
• Carry out stock counts throughout the plant.
• Complete running changes as required, ensuring all associated paperwork is accurate, submitted, and filed correctly.
• Undertake stock swaps in accordance with customer requests.
• Ensure all equipment is booked out correctly and returned in good working condition at the end of each shift.
• Load and unload lorries when required.

Team leadership

• Support the training and development of new staff members.
• Ensure all staff complete their assigned housekeeping duties.
• Maintain the deck in a clean, organised, and tidy condition at all times.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect in all workplace interactions.
• Maintain positive and effective working relationships with colleagues and management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills.
• Forklift licence preferable but not essential (training can be provided)