Team Leader - Electrical Assembly

Echo Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunity

Growth within company

Job summary

Echo Personnel Ltd. on behalf of a client, an established manufacturing business, seeks an experienced Production Team Leader to oversee daily production, maintain quality, and support a team to hit targets.

You will lead by example, ensuring safe, efficient processes and adherence to company procedures. The role requires reading engineering drawings, interpreting GA layouts, and strong focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing or production environments.
• Previous team leader/supervisor/senior production experience is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GA layouts.
• Understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Knowledge of electrical assembly techniques.
• Strong quality inspection and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of system testing and product functionality.
• Proactive approach to health and safety.
• Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Lead by example with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production operatives, ensuring daily targets and production schedules are achieved.
• Hands-on support to manufacturing and assembly processes as needed.
• Ensure work meets quality standards, specifications and production requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GA layouts.
• Monitor production performance, promoting right-first-time principles.
• Conduct safety, quality and housekeeping checks for a clean, safe environment.
• Ensure procedures, health and safety regulations and quality standards are followed.
• Identify risks, report issues and support continuous improvement.
• Train, coach and develop team members with proper training records.
• Monitor team performance, communicate expectations and support colleagues to meet objectives.
• Assist with resource planning and provide cover for the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure materials, components and finished products are stored correctly.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

GA layouts

BOMs

Electrical assembly

Quality inspection

System testing

Health and safety

Communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 in electrical discipline

IOSH Working Safely

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

FLT and crane licences

Tools

BOMs

Job description

Job description: Echo Personnel is recruiting on behalf of our client, an established and growing manufacturing business, for an experienced Production Team Leader to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on leader with a strong manufacturing background who can oversee production activities, maintain high-quality standards and support a team to achieve daily targets. The successful candidate will lead by example, ensuring that production processes are carried out safely, efficiently and in line with company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support production operatives, ensuring daily targets and production schedules are achieved.
• Take a hands‑on approach to manufacturing and assembly processes, supporting the team where required.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards, specifications, and production requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and general arrangement (GA) layouts.
• Monitor production performance, promoting a right-first-time approach.
• Carry out regular safety, quality and housekeeping checks, ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure company procedures, health and safety regulations and quality standards are consistently followed.
• Identify potential risks, report issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train, coach and develop team members, ensuring appropriate training records are maintained.
• Monitor team performance, communicate expectations and support colleagues in achieving their objectives.
• Assist with resource planning and provide cover for the Production Supervisor when required.
• Ensure materials, components and finished products are handled and stored correctly.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working within a fast‑paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous experience in a team leader, supervisory or senior production role would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and general arrangement layouts.
• Understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Knowledge of electrical assembly techniques.
• Strong understanding of quality inspection procedures and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of system testing and product functionality.
• A proactive approach to health and safety.
• Good communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to lead by example while maintaining a hands‑on approach.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 2 in an electrical‑related discipline.
• At least two years' experience in production or operations.
• IOSH Working Safely qualification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Current FLT and crane licences.

What's on Offer?

• £33,280 per annum.
• Permanent opportunity.
• The chance to join an established manufacturing business.
• An opportunity to develop your leadership skills and progress within a production environment.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday - 07.30am to 4.30pm
• Friday - 07.30am to 12.30am