Manufacturing Team Lead

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Team Leader to join their team on a permanent basis. The role will be based in Gosport site with state-of-the-art facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop workshop staff to deliver complex machining and assembly activities safely and to schedule
Own day-to-day manufacturing delivery, providing technical and operational support to the workshop
Drive a strong health and safety culture through risk assessment, COSHH and active hazard management
Manage performance, capability development, SQEP and succession planning within the team
Work collaboratively with engineering, operations and project teams to support delivery and problem-solving
Champion continuous improvement to improve quality, efficiency and team resilience

Job Requirements:

Proven experience leading and managing manufacturing or workshop teams
Significant experience working within low-volume, bespoke or R&D manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of machining, assembly and close-tolerance manufacturing processes
Experience operating within regulated or safety-critical industries
Demonstrated capability in performance management, coaching and developing technical staff
Experience planning resources, priorities and workload to meet delivery commitments

Qualifications:

Relevant apprenticeship in a mechanical, manufacturing or production engineering discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience
HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Production Engineering or equivalent practical experience

Benefits:

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
Support for the Armed Forces community, honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
If you are a proficient Manufacturing Leader seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact within the Defence & Security sector, we would be excited to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dynamic team at their Gosport site
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed