Team Leader in Carnforth

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, we have helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits.
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.
• Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad.
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products.

The Opportunity

Are you an inspiring leader ready to make a tangible impact within a global, sustainable building solutions pioneer? At Holcim, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We are looking for an enthusiastic Team Leader to join us on our journey towards operational excellence and zero harm. In this dynamic role, you will lead, empower, and support our factory operatives on the shop floor, creating a safe, inclusive, and highly collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.

As a Team Leader at Holcim, your essential responsibilities will include:

• Championing Health, Safety, and Wellbeing: Actively promoting our "Zero Harm" safety culture, carrying out interactive safety tours, and delivering regular health and safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Leading and Developing People: Directing, training, and encouraging your team members to achieve shared goals while nurturing their individual development through regular job reviews and coaching.
• Delivering Operational Excellence: Communicating the production plan, managing local operational budgets, maintaining high product quality standards, and proactively identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Fostering Collaboration: Building positive, supportive working relationships both within your immediate team and across other factory functions to ensure seamless operations.

Who you are

To succeed in this role and help us shape a safer, more sustainable workplace, you bring a great mix of leadership, communication, and practical skills. You are someone who:

• Is People-Focused and Empowering: You have a genuine passion for guiding, coaching, and supporting others.
• Is Safety-Conscious: You hold a strong personal commitment to health, safety, and employee welfare, ideally backed by a minimum of an IOSH certification or equivalent safety training.
• Is an Effective Communicator: You are comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels, leading engaging team briefings, and maintaining clear, open dialogue.
• Is Adaptable and Solution-Oriented: You thrive under pressure, make thoughtful decisions based on reliable information, and proactively seek out ways to improve day-to-day processes.
• Is Organised and Composed: You possess strong time management, planning, and administration skills, with a good level of IT literacy (including standard Microsoft packages).
• Brings Practical Insight: You have experience in a manufacturing or production environment, paired with a solid understanding of operational, financial, or quality workflows.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.