At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and supervise teams to deliver high-quality production operations safely and efficiently.
- Company: Join AWE, a key player in national safety and security.
- Benefits: Enjoy 266 hours of annual leave, professional development, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for overtime and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading teams and knowledge of manufacturing processes required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland – 20 minutes north of Helensburgh)
Package: From £50,000 (Dependent on experience and suitability for the role)
Working pattern: Monday – Thursday (core hours) with opportunity to increase earnings through shifts and overtime, which will include occasional weekend working and shifts over 7-days.
Please note, it is preferable that candidates have a recognised craft apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical) but we will also accept applications from candidates with an HND or a degree in an engineering type discipline plus relevant demonstrable experience.
The production operations Team Leader will be responsible for leading and supervising teams of operations staff to safely deliver the programme, tasks and products in line with customer requirements to time, cost and quality.
If you enjoy being focused on outputs and delivery, understand quality, safety, compliance, working to key performance indicators, and have a passion for coaching others, then this role will be a great match for you.
Who are we looking for?
- Experience of leading, coaching and developing teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Demonstrable manufacturing knowledge
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver in high pressured environments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of dealing with sensitive situations
- MRP/ERP experience
- First Aid trained
Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:
- AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you.
- Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave.
- Subsidised Transport Service to the site.
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
- Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice.
- A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
- Life Assurance Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
- Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
- A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it’s essential that you are flexible on working hours.
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At AWE, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits such as 266 hours of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for career development, our Helensburgh location provides a unique environment where you can thrive while contributing to a vital mission of national safety.
