Team Leader - Assembly Ops

QS Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

QS Recruitment Ltd. is hiring a General Assembly Team Leader for our manufacturing operation in Leicester. You will lead a team of assembly operatives, while hands-on with production activities, pump assembly, basic machine operation and warehouse support.

You will oversee day-to-day supervision, safety, quality and housekeeping, coordinating with internal departments and coaching team members. Immediate start for ongoing temporary work.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• GCSE-level education or equivalent.
• Basic IT skills, including familiarity with scanners/scan guns.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Supervising or supporting a team is desirable.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Positive team attitude with the ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and allocate work across the General Assembly team.
• Assemble pumps and support production across different areas when required.
• Operate and carry out basic set-up of machinery.
• Coordinate with warehouse, office and other internal departments.
• Assist with picking, labelling, pallet preparation and returning materials.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow company procedures, SOPs and health & safety requirements.
• Report hazards, near misses and other safety concerns.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency.
• Train, guide and coach team members, leading by example.
• Complete other reasonable duties associated with the role.

Skills

Team supervision

English proficiency

Basic IT skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent working

Adaptability

Education

GCSE-level education or equivalent

Tools

Scanner/scan guns

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

We are recruiting for a General Assembly Team Leader to join our client's manufacturing operation in Leicester.

You will oversee a team of assembly operatives while remaining hands-on with production activities. The role combines team supervision, pump assembly, basic machine operation, warehouse support and maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and allocate work across the General Assembly team.
• Assemble pumps and support production across different areas when required.
• Operate and carry out basic set-up of machinery.
• Coordinate with warehouse, office and other internal departments.
• Assist with picking, labelling, pallet preparation and returning materials.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow company procedures, SOPs and health & safety requirements.
• Report hazards, near misses and other safety concerns.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency.
• Train, guide and coach team members, leading by example.
• Complete other reasonable duties associated with the role.

Duration: Ongoing work with an immediate start.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: This role pays an hourly rate of £14.05.

Working Hours: This role offers a 4 on/4 off shift rotation.Shifts commence 06:00 to 18:00.

Closing Date: 20261104

Experience & Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within manufacturing, production or a similar environment.
• GCSE-level education or equivalent.
• Basic IT skills, including familiarity with scanners/scan guns.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Previous experience supervising or supporting a team is desirable.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable working independently.
• Positive team attitude with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Reliable approach to following procedures and maintaining safe working practices.