Team Leader - Manufacturing

Team Leader – Manufacturing Location: North Chichester area Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 per annum (subject to experience)

Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:30pm, Friday 7:00am–1:30pm (40 hours per week)

About the Role We are seeking an engaging, motivated Team Leader (or an ambitious individual with strong leadership aspirations) to oversee our clients Pre-Paint Manufacturing area. You will lead, coach, and inspire a dedicated team across machining, cutting, and manual preparation. Your primary focus will be driving team engagement, maintaining exceptional quality standards, and ensuring a safe, efficient production flow.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership: Lead, support, and develop the team, allocating daily work, providing regular coaching, and building an accountable, motivated environment.

Operational Flow: Direct the workflow from machining through to manual preparation to ensure components are ready for the Paint Department on schedule.

Quality & Standards: Ensure all work meets exact drawings, models, and specifications, driving continuous process improvements alongside technical teams.

Collaboration: Act as the operational link across Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, and Paint, attending key daily operational meetings.

What We Are Looking For

Previous experience in a manufacturing (any sector), machining, or workshop environment.

Practical understanding of machinery, cutting, and manual processes (experience with CNC/Emmegi is advantageous).

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and e-models.

Demonstrated leadership skills or the strong desire, aptitude, and confidence to step up into team management.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a commitment to high safety and quality standards