Assembly Team Leader

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

Overview: The main purpose of this role is to direct and lead the Assembly team to ensure that all required Assembly accountabilities/outputs/standards are achieved or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organisation of team, equipment, paperwork and general area, prioritising workload at all times to meet customer requirements detailed in the planning spreadsheet.
• Communicate messages from the management team positively to the team to promote an inclusive can-do mentality.
• Active participation in mandatory and appropriate developmental leadership and/or skills training courses.
• Handle personnel activities in relation to team members on a daily basis in accordance with company policy and procedure i.e. attendance (timekeeping including breaks, absence management, holiday, medical appointments etc.), inductions, work groups and overtime management etc.
• Handling of personnel issues relating to performance management and team conflicts using 1:1s, workgroups, coaching performance/behaviours, PDR’s and seeking management support when appropriate.
• Ensure that all activities carried out in the department comply with all H&S requirements.
• Utilise the skills matrix to identify gaps in training and work to complete required SSWs and Tool Box Talks.
• Apply a culture of continuous improvement in conjunction with the Assembly Manager to work towards directly improving department KPIs.
• Ensure quality standards are met at all times and work to improve where necessary.
• Lead and effectively supervise the team to maintain a high level of housekeeping within the Assembly areas including undertaking housekeeping checks daily and highlighting any issues accordingly.
• Work with the Assembly Management team to actively support and encourage company and departmental initiatives.
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage the Company Values and relevant behaviours.

Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to lead, engage and inspire team to perform at their best and achieve departmental and company objectives.
• Confidence and ability to manage day to day personnel activities including performance management and coaching conversations, remaining open in communication with Assembly Manager.
• Ability to work with the Management team to achieve departmental and company objectives.
• Ability to identify and drive positive change in self, individuals, teams and processes.
• Understanding of the Business requirements to manage performance.
• Strong H&S and general housekeeping awareness and knowledge.
• Willingness to undertake any relevant leadership training sessions.
• Computer literate and able to use the company system (IFS) or similar MRP systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits & Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 25 days holiday entitlement, Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%, Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership), Free flu vouchers, Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services, Staff discount on all Genuit Group products, Free on-site parking.