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.