Position: Production Team Leader Location: Wireless Station Park, Chestnut Lane, Bassingbourn, SG8 5JH Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum, plus bonus Employment Type: Permanent Hours: 40-hour work week, Monday to Thursday (7 am - 5 pm), Friday (7 am - 10 am, with optional overtime) Holidays: 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Sick Days: 5 paid sick days per year Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Production Team Leader to oversee the manufacturing and assembly operations of our clients specialist roofing systems.
In this pivotal role, you will ensure your team delivers high-quality products on time, while maintaining strict adherence to health and safety standards.
As a key link between departments, you will be responsible for team motivation, quality control, and continuous improvement within the production environment.
This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a problem-solving mindset.
Key Responsibilities Work Scheduling: Ensure your team completes scheduled work on time and in full.
Quality Control: Uphold production quality standards through checks and documentation.
Health and Safety: Enforce safety regulations, ensure proper use of PPE, and report unresolved hazards.
Team Training and Supervision: Train and induct new team members, including agency staff, and monitor adherence to standard protocols.
Maintenance: Perform maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment, escalating unresolved issues.
Reporting: Maintain daily records on production KPIs, safety concerns, and non-conformances.
Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies, suggest solutions, and support process improvements and SOP documentation.
Requirements Skills and Experience To succeed in this role, you will need: Alignment with the Nicholson values : Humility, Innovation, Focus, Enthusiasm, Integrity.
Proven leadership and motivational skills to guide a diverse team.
Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving skills with a pragmatic and hands-on approach.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles (preferred).
Familiarity with quality control processes and production metrics.
Full integrity and commitment to maintaining a positive work culture.
GCSEs or equivalent, with passes in Mathematics and English.
What We Offer Competitive salary (£30-33k) plus performance bonus Opportunities for professional development Generous holiday allowance (31 days) Paid sick leave (5 days per year) Company benefits including snacks, birthday vouchers, and pension scheme If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a skilled production team, we want to hear from you.