Press Brake Team Leader

Job Role: Press Brake Team Leader – Late Shift
Location: Leicester
Pay Rate: Up to £17.00 per hour incl. shift allowance, depending on experience
Shift: 2:00pm – 12:00am or 4:00pm – 2:00am

Benefits:

• Permanent afternoon shift position.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a growing team.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Support from experienced colleagues, including an established night shift paint line team.
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a successful manufacturing business.

About the Company:

A well-established manufacturing business is looking to strengthen its fabrication department by appointing an experienced and reliable Press Brake Charge Team Leader. This is a key role within the operation, supporting daily production flow and ensuring production targets are met.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Press Brake Team Leader to join a permanent late shift team at their Leicester based factory. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled sheet metal folder who is ready to take on a leadership role within a growing team.

You'll be responsible for leading a small team of 2–5 operatives, ensuring production targets are achieved, maintaining quality standards, and providing first-line support for any production issues that arise during the shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small late shift production team.
• Ensure daily production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
• Set priorities and organise workloads for the late shift.
• Liaise with the day shift Team Leaders during shift handovers to ensure a smooth transition and clear production priorities.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide first-line problem solving.
• Support continuous improvement within the department.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and housekeeping.

About You

• Previous experience as a Sheet Metal Folder is essential.
• Experience in a Chargehand, Team Leader, or supervisory role is desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate a small team and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards.

Training & Development

Full training will be provided on non-folding processes, including robotic welding, enabling the successful candidate to carry out first-line fault finding and provide wider support across the department.

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