Team Leader - Manufacturing
Pertemps · Chichester, West Sussex
Team Leader - Manufacturing at Pertemps, based in Chichester, West Sussex, paying £36,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £36,000 per annum
- Location
- Chichester, West Sussex
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 9 hours ago
- Closes
- 11 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
40% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference 447107041
About the role
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
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.
- 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.
Reference: 447107041 · Posted 9 hours ago · Closes 11 Oct 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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