Press/Forging Section Team Leader Leicester Permanent Circa £18.00 - £18.50 per hour shift allowance Overview EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a Press/Forging Section Team Leader to join a precision engineering company located in Leicester, working on a permanent basis. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates. What's in it for you? Stability / Longevity: Permanent Competitive Salary: Circa £18.00 - £18.50 per hour shift allowance Hours: Double Days (38-hour week) shift allowance Benefits: Overtime at premium rates Cycle to Work Scheme Sick pay …PLUS MANY MORE! Your responsibilities include: Oversee the forging team's daily work, making sure production stays on schedule while following safety rules and quality standards Ensure all team members follow process specifications and complete quality documentation Clearly share daily goals, tasks, and priorities with the team Record test and inspection results correctly following company standards Operating and setting hot forging press machines day to day to machine precision engineering components Self-inspecting own parts using manual measuring equipment to meet customer specifications Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Machining large batch sizes of small to medium-sized parts Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate: Experience operating and/or leading teams in a manufacturing or engineering environment (preferably aerospace) Strong experience in machining roles and confident with inspection equipment Can lead and motivate a team with clear communication and strong people skills Able to use initiative, manage tasks, and adapt to fast-moving production changes Careful and focused on quality and accuracy If you are interested in the opportunity of the Press/Forging Section Team Leader and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing machining department located in Leicester. About us: EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.