Manufacturing Team Leader

Jackson Hogg is working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Manufacturing Team Leader for their Electrical Production site based in Melsonby.

This role is ideal for a strong hands‑on operator who enjoys leading by example on the shop floor. You’ll spend the majority of your time actively involved in production, while also supporting, guiding and coordinating a small team of assembly operators to ensure daily targets are met safely and efficiently.

As a Manufacturing Team Leader, you will work closely with the Production Manager to support daily operations. Approximately 60% of the role will be hands‑on production, with the remaining 40% focused on coordinating people, quality and workflow. You’ll act as the go‑to person on shift, helping to keep production running smoothly while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and delivery.

• Carrying out hands‑on electro‑mechanical assembly and production work
• Leading and supporting a team of assembly operators on a day‑to‑day basis
• Coordinating daily tasks in line with production plans
• Overseeing Traffic Controller production, testing and basic quality checks
• Supporting safety and quality standards across the team
• Assisting with problem‑solving and production issues as they arise
• Promoting Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities
• Supporting training, development and motivation of team members
• Acting as a communication link between operators and management

• Minimum 3 years' hands‑on experience in an electro‑mechanical production or assembly environment
• Experience acting as a Lead Operator, Senior Operator or informal team lead
• Strong practical problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement principles
• Comfortable planning tasks and following documented processes
• Basic IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A hands‑on, lead‑from‑the‑front approach

• Salary up to £32,000 per year DOE
• 25 days holiday, rising to 28 days (excluding bank holidays)
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Your birthday off
• Employee discounts portal (Perkbox)
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Supportive working environment with genuine development opportunities