Team Leader - Assembly
| Company: | Quality Service Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.05 to £14.05 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1UG |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
Summary
We are recruiting for a General Assembly Team Leader to join our client’s manufacturing operation in Leicester.
You will oversee a team of assembly operatives while remaining hands-on with production activities. The role combines team supervision, pump assembly, basic machine operation, warehouse support and maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and allocate work across the General Assembly team.
• Assemble pumps and support production across different areas when required.
• Operate and carry out basic set-up of machinery.
• Coordinate with warehouse, office and other internal departments.
• Assist with picking, labelling, pallet preparation and returning materials.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow company procedures, SOPs and health and safety requirements.
• Report hazards, near misses and other safety concerns.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency.
• Train, guide and coach team members, leading by example.
• Complete other reasonable duties associated with the role.
What We’re Looking For
• Previous experience within manufacturing, production or a similar environment.
• GCSE-level education or equivalent.
• Basic IT skills, including familiarity with scanners/scan guns.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Previous experience supervising or supporting a team is desirable.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable working independently.
• Positive team attitude with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Reliable approach to following procedures and maintaining safe working practices.
Ongoing work with an immediate start.
This role offers a 4 on/4 off shift rotation.
Shifts commence at 06:00 to 18:00.
This role pays an hourly rate of £14.05.
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