Team Leader (Day Shift)

Tiger Trailers; Clive; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised on-site canteen

On-site parking with EV charging

Free birthday breakfast

Free fruit

Free Cake Fridays

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Tiger Trailers is seeking a hands-on production supervisor to work on both specialist bodybuilding and production-line tasks. You will lead a team, follow technical drawings, assemble diverse materials, and ensure high-quality output and safety at all times.

The role involves training and mentoring new starters, organising shift coverage, and maintaining production flow in a fast-paced environment. Weekend or later shifts may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally within bodywork or trailer manufacturing.
• Experience of leading or managing a team within a manufacturing environment.
• High-quality assembly experience using hardwoods, fibreglass, steel and aluminium.
• Demonstrable practical skills using a range of hand tools.
• The ability to read and work from technical drawings.
• Ability to maintain production output targets and quality standards.
• Flexible approach to work with a willingness to perform additional duties.

Responsibilities

• Check the quality of workmanship throughout the build process and upon completion, highlighting any snags.
• Rectify faults and snags before progressing to the next stage.
• Complete all required check sheets accurately.
• Build jobs in accordance with technical drawings and specifications.
• Move jobs forward to maintain the flow of production.
• Set up mirror boards and ensure everything is in place at the end of each shift.
• Arrange cover for absent staff and organise the team according to individual skill sets.
• Support the onboarding of new starters, including mentoring.
• Train employees in a range of practical skills.
• Ensure the team understands its daily tasks and targets.
• Assist the manager with running the department and report any issues.
• Complete tasks assigned by management, setting a positive example for the team.
• Ensure employees follow PPE requirements and work safely.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain general housekeeping standards and ensure employees work in a safe environment.
• Work towards achieving production targets to the best of your ability.
• Run an efficient, organised and safe production stage.
• Monitor parts within the stage, ensuring all necessary components are available for the current job.
• Undertake ad hoc production work within the department as required.
• Undertake ad hoc crane operations as required.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Team leadership

Read technical drawings

Quality-focused assembly

Hand tools proficiency

Flexible approach to work

Job description

Your hours of work will be 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday - Thursday and 7.30am - 3.30pm on Fridays (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch each day).

You will be expected on occasion to work later in the evening or weekends as business needs require.

Key Objectives

You will be working either within our specialist bodybuilding team or on a production line, responsible for helping to produce a finished trailer or vehicle body to a high standard of quality.

You will work with a variety of materials, including hardwoods, fibreglass, steel and aluminium, following technical drawings and specifications. The role requires a high level of practical skill to carry out tasks such as assembling parts, drilling, cutting, riveting, welding and grinding.

Responsibilities

Check the quality of workmanship throughout the build process and upon completion, highlighting any snags.

Rectify faults and snags before progressing to the next stage.

Complete all required check sheets accurately.

Build jobs in accordance with technical drawings and specifications.

Move jobs forward to maintain the flow of production.

Set up mirror boards and ensure everything is in place at the end of each shift.

Arrange cover for absent staff and organise the team according to individual skill sets.

Support the onboarding of new starters, including mentoring.

Train employees in a range of practical skills.

Ensure the team understands its daily tasks and targets.

Assist the manager with running the department and report any issues.

Complete tasks assigned by management, setting a positive example for the team.

Ensure employees follow PPE requirements and work safely.

Ensure adherence to health and safety rules and regulations.

Maintain general housekeeping standards and ensure employees work in a safe environment.

Work towards achieving production targets to the best of your ability.

Run an efficient, organised and safe production stage.

Monitor parts within the stage, ensuring all necessary components are available for the current job.

Undertake ad hoc production work within the department as required.

Undertake ad hoc crane operations as required.

Key Skills and Experience

This role is ideally suited to a hands-on, organised, proactive and self-motivated individual. Suitable candidates will have:

Hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally within commercial vehicle bodywork or trailer manufacturing.

Experience of leading or managing a team within a manufacturing environment.

High-quality assembly experience using materials such as hardwoods, fibreglass, steel and aluminium.

Demonstrable practical skills using a range of hand tools.

The ability to read and work from technical drawings.

The ability to maintain production output targets and quality standards.

The company requires all employees to adopt a flexible approach to work. From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties. Adequate training will be provided to ensure you can carry out these tasks effectively.

Employee Benefits

Pay and Overtime

£19.75 per hour, with overtime available.

£6 bonus for the first eight hours of overtime, up to a maximum of £48 per week.

Weekday overtime (Monday to Friday) paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after the first four hours.

Weekend overtime paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate.

Additional Benefits

Holiday purchase scheme available every January.

Enhanced parental leave.

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata in accordance with length of service.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Subsidised on-site canteen.

On-site parking, including electric vehicle charging points charged at cost.

Free birthday breakfast, free fruit and Free Cake Fridays.

Christmas shutdown.

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