Team Leader in Llanwern

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Wales is seeking a Team Leader for Electrical Production. This permanent role involves leading a small team on production, ensuring safety protocols, and providing electrical expertise. Ideal candidates should have experience in manufacturing, proven leadership, and an electrical background. The position offers career progression and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Shift flexibility

Innovative work facility

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or production.
• Proven leadership experience managing 3-15 people.
• Strong electrical background with ability to read schematics.
• Experience in cost control and leading team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small electrical team on the production line.
• Ensure production schedules are completed to high standards.
• Manage project costs and keep within KPIs.
• Provide hands-on technical support and guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical expertise

Cost control

Team management

Safety protocols

Education

IOSH Certified

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Electrical degree or formal qualifications

Tools

Schematics reading

Job description

Overview

Team Leader Electrical Production
South Wales Permanent

CAF Rolling Stock, a global leader in the manufacture of railway vehicles and equipment, is seeking a calm, driven, and technically skilled Team Leader to join our state-of-the-art, purpose-built manufacturing facility in South Wales.

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile, long-term rail project while developing your leadership and technical capabilities within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As Team Leader, you ll lead a small electrical team (approx. 8–15 operators) on the production line, providing hands-on technical support and day-to-day guidance. You ll be responsible for:

• Reviewing production schedules and ensuring builds are completed to a high standard
• Managing project costs and keeping them within or under KPIs
• Leading daily meetings and SQDCP briefings to align team goals
• Ensuring safety protocols are followed and the correct tools/materials are available
• Supporting ramp-up production and training new team members
• Providing electrical expertise, including reading and interpreting schematics
• Handling standard team leader responsibilities (e.g., return to work, disciplinaries)

You ll report directly to the Production Manager, who is deeply committed to developing future managers through training, mentoring, and career progression.

What’s on Offer

• A permanent role in a reputable rail industry company with a strong order book
• Career progression into line leader, production supervisor, or lateral moves into test technician, manufacturing engineering, or quality
• A collaborative, inclusive team culture that values diversity and personal growth
• The chance to lead a team and see your work roll out into service
• Shift flexibility (days or shifts) with a 20% uplift for shift work
• A purpose-built facility designed for innovation and efficiency

Essentials

• Previous experience in manufacturing or production
• Proven leadership experience (managing 3–15 people)
• Strong electrical background with ability to read schematics
• IOSH Certified
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Six Sigma knowledge
• Experience in cost control and leading SQDCP briefings

Desirable

• Electrical degree or formal electrical qualifications
• Experience in rail or electrical systems in manufacturing

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness.

Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.