Lead Assembly Operator – Automotive Assembly

Job Title: Lead Assembly Operator – Automotive Assembly
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary Range: £28,000–£30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Help us build something extraordinary by joining Rhenus Automotive as we launch a brand-new automotive assembly operation in the UK.

This role is ideal for an experienced assembly professional ready to step into a senior position within a growing operation. As a Lead Assembly Operator, you will lead by example on the shop floor, support colleagues, and play an active role in driving continuous improvement. There is clear potential for this position to develop into a Team Leader role as the operation expands.

In this hands‑on role, you will help establish robust assembly processes while acting as a key point of support as the team grows. You will ensure all work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards, demonstrating strong technical capability, a proactive mindset, and natural leadership qualities that set the standard for performance and behaviour.