Location
Hounslow
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
04/05/2026
Posted date
20/04/2026
Closing date
18/05/2026
Assembly Shift Team Leader sought by a global, £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide.
This role is initially on a Fixed Term Contract for 3 months with scope for extension.
30 hours per week, afternoon shifts: Monday to Thursday 5pm – 11pm, Friday 1pm – 7pm.
The Role:
As an Assembly Team Shift Leader, you will join the team responsible for the production of the company’s tambour door range. Your duties will include:
- Supervising employees working on the assembly line, providing clear instructions and constructive feedback where necessary to ensure production timescales are met and quality standards are adhered to
- Provide detailed instructions and guidance to ensure the shift runs efficiently, monitoring for any potential disruptions and troubleshooting, to ensure they are dealt with promptly
- Coaching new or less experienced colleagues to ensure they can perform their role and adhere to the agreed processes and procedures
- Provide insight and suggestions to the Site Manager on how to improve the process to ensure peak productivity and efficiency
- The successful candidate will also have key holding responsibility
Your Experience as Assembly Shift Team Leader:
- Previous experience in light production and hands on assembly work
- Previous experience fabrication would also be desirable
- Able to lead with empathy and in an approachable manner
- The ability to understand and deliver instructions, and further training where necessary
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work on one’s own initiative and take ownership for production whilst on shift with a basic understanding of production flow with a quality focused mindset
- Good knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations
- CNC experience is desirable
- A forklift licence would be an advantage, but not essential
- A solid understanding of production machinery and proper assembly procedures would be an advantage, but not essential
- An ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics would be an advantage, but not essential.
Benefits:
- £15.19 per hour (£23,696.40 per annum on 30 hours per week)
- £1,000 per month shift allowance (£12,000 per annum)
- 30 hours per week
- Afternoon shifts: Monday to Thursday 5pm – 11pm, Friday 1pm – 7pm
- 32 days holidays including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Pension scheme
- Social culture and events
Assembly Operative – 3 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hounslow, London
£15.19 per hour + shift allowance £1,000 p/m + benefits