Assistance jobs in United Kingdom

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Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will have responsibility for the direction, motivation, and performance of a team of manufacturing specialists engaged in the manufacturing process. Your role has the responsibility of maintaining a safe working environment, managing a team of up to 35 Manufacturing Specialists , engaging cross functionally to meet the standards and operational performance expected of your team. You will already be an effective leader, with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop your team members in a manufacturing environment.

• Manage team of Manufacturing Specialists, including the effective communication of goals, providing training and development opportunities and providing feedback on performance in a high‑performance team environment.
• Maintain focus on producing results that meet or exceed plans and goals.
• Create a high performing & engaged workforce who feel valued and appreciated.
• Comply with Health & Safety procedures including the reporting of accidents / incidents / work related illnesses, regular safety audits, compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness within the manufacturing facility.
• Take the lead in operational bottleneck situations to alleviate the issue and work cross functionally in providing an immediate response and timely resolution.
• Adapt plans and manage changes that arise as a result of priority adjustments, resources, policies, organisation changes or customer requirements.
• Promote and drive the building of cross‑departmental relationships within the Springtown facility to improve work effectiveness.
• Be actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives and promote a continuous improvement culture within the team.

• Demonstrated leadership experience within a high performing team environment.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate experience in continuous improvement.

• At least 2 years previous management experience.
• You must have at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including Maths and English, (if you are successful, you will be asked to provide these certificates, and these will be kept on file). GRADE C OR ABOVE
• You will bring a strong people management profile with demonstrated experience in all HR management aspects for the role.
• Demonstrating a successful track record of managing a team of people against goals and targets, in a pressurised work environment

All management experience considered.

• You might have a recognised management qualification.

• Health – Bupa Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On‑site gym / exercise classes / personal trainer.
• Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part‑time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Pay for civil / jury duty.
• Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.

Competitive starting salary with a 25% shift allowance. Plus, many other employee benefits!

Please note that you must demonstrate on the application how you meet the criteria for the role as identified above. To facilitate shortlisting, the company reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Monday, 15th December 2025

To facilitate shortlisting, the company reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria.

This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa and as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

12‑hour onsite shifts that include days and nights. (Working shift include : - 4 nights on 4 days off, 2 days on 2 days off, 3 days on 3 days off,3 nights 3 days off, 2 days on 2 days off). The rota will then repeat.

This is a Full‑Time position working an average of 42 hours per week on‑site.

Springtown, Northern Ireland

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The Seagate Derry / Londonderry Manufacturing site has been open for 30 years this year. Our Springtown site is Derry / Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work . We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and other functions.

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Springtown, United Kingdom

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