via reed · 11 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Production Team Leader

PDR Solutions
Rochester Full-time GBP 41,659 – 41,659
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Are you looking for a new challenge in your production career?

Do you have experience leading a team or believe that is the next step in your career?

Are you happy to lead by example in this hands-on, multi-skilled role?

Our client is a leading manufacturing company in the aerospace sector committed to quality and innovation. As they continue to expand their operation they are seeking a Hands-On Operator/Team Leader to join their Wax Department.

As an operational lead you will oversee the manufacture, inspection, and assembly of wax patterns. This is a hands-on role that combines leadership of a team of 15, problem-solving and practical production work, helping to ensure the department meet production and quality quotas.

Main Responsibilities:

Production

Support daily production duties including:

  • Wax injection press operation

  • Wax extrusion

  • Wax bar cutting

  • Hydrochloric acid leaching processes

  • Wax inspection and assembly

  • Complete touch screen production bookings and maintain production records

Team Leader
  • Support, coach, and develop your team to reach their full potential

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement

  • Run daily team meetings

  • Attend operational meetings to represent your department, highlighting operational issues and taking away action points

  • Team administration including approving holiday requests, recording sickness/absence and conducting return to work interviews

The ideal Team Leader will have:
  • A hands-on approach with the ability to support production activities

  • Experience supervising or leading a team

  • Strong planning and organisational skills

  • A practical, solution-focused approach to tasks

  • A background in engineering/manufacturing environments where you have worked to tight tolerances, AS9100 desirable.

Hours of Work

48 hours a week.

Monday to Thursday 6am-4.30pm and Friday 6am-2.30pm

Slight flexibility may be needed at times to ensure operational hand overs.

If you are a dedicated and results-driven professional seeking a challenging role as Team Leader, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to apply or call the office for more details

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