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.
