Team Leader

National Oilwell Varco; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is looking for a Team Leader at their Plymouth facility. This role involves managing a team to deliver quality products while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Candidates should possess strong decision-making skills, experience in production environments, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position offers benefits like private medical insurance and a pension plan, fostering a culture of inclusion and support for personal development.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Gym Membership

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and evaluate technical information.
• Strong judgment under tight deadlines.
• Experience in leading production teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment.
• Lead teams to deliver works effectively.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Maintain traceability for materials and records.

Skills

Technical evaluation and application

Strong judgment and decision-making skills

Effective time management

Process adherence and continuous improvement

Leading factory or production teams

Excellent communication skills

Job description

About the Role

Join NOV FGS Plymouth as a Team Leader and establish yourself as a key member of our Factory Management Team. You will be responsible and accountable for delivering quality products on time, in alignment with the production schedule. The role requires ensuring compliance with the FGS Plymouth Business Management System (BMS), achieving and exceeding quality, environmental, and health & safety requirements across the factory floor. You will lead a team, promote a safe working culture, drive productivity, and maintain high standards of workmanship, traceability, and operational discipline.

About the Company

At NOV, we deliver success through a combination of expertise, innovation, and commitment. Our team has the capabilities and vision to meet the needs of a diverse range of industries. FGS Plymouth is a vital part of NOV’s global manufacturing footprint, supporting high standards of production and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and safety-first working environment
• Opportunities for leadership growth and internal progression
• Engagement with a supportive management team
• The chance to make a tangible impact on production excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment
  • BMS Compliance (Policies, Procedures, SOI’s RAMS and COSHH etc).
  • Safety Culture and Safe Systems of Work
  • Factory Environment - Housekeeping Levels
  • Risk Identification and STOP WORK (5x5)
• Lead allocated teams in the delivery of works.
• Drive works through the factory.
• Maintains the standards of workmanship (quality).
• Is responsible for maintaining traceability for all materials and associated paperwork (WIP and Quality Records).
• Daily report on progress of works complete.
• Ensure fully utilised and productive staff at all times.
• Ensure that all Environmental and waste management controls are followed by your team.
• Identify and report to Area Manager / Production Support Team on any HSE incidents or issues causing non-value added effort from the team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated ability to understand, evaluate, and apply technical information
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills under tight deadlines
• Effective time management and prioritisation capabilities
• Commitment to process adherence and continuous improvement
• Experience in leading factory or production teams in a similar setting
• Excellent communication and reporting skills

Interpersonal Skills (Optional)

• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues
• Ownership and accountability in challenging scenarios
• Proactive approach to development and career progression
• Diplomatic and assertive in team management and negotiations
• Strong internal and external customer focus

Why Join Us?

Join our Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. We strive to foster a culture of inclusion, where our employees feel respected, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work.

At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Finance & Protection

• Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)

• Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Partner Life Assurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Retail Vouchers
• Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Insurance