Production Line Leader

Description Position: Production Line 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 Line 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