Job Description
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, StaffordshireSalary: £28,500 - £30,000 per annum (DOE)
An established UK manufacturing business is currently seeking a Coatings Team Leader to join its site in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality coating operations while supporting and developing the team.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Health & Safety
* Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and support ongoing H&S monitoring within the unit
* Establish and maintain procedures for paint line and printing machinery
* Oversee equipment maintenance, including regular inspections and daily cleaning
* Identify and report equipment faults, defects, or process issues to site management
* Support repair, maintenance, and production activities as required
* Review completed work to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met
* Operate machinery such as forklifts or manufacturing equipment where required
* Provide general support to the wider site operations team
Team Leadership & Supervision
* Day-to-day supervision of the paint line team
* Training and development of new and existing operatives
* Support the Manager and provide holiday cover when required
* Address and escalate any personnel or performance-related concerns
Experience & Skills Required
* Previous experience within a paint or coatings environment (beneficial)
* Proven background in a production or manufacturing setting (essential)
* Strong communication skills
* High attention to detail and quality standards
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Good understanding of basic health and safety practices
What's on Offer
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, including a Christmas shutdown
* Optional employee healthcare plan
* Life assurance (1x salary)
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders
* Employee reward portal with retailer discounts
* Annual pay review and performance-related bonus (where applicable)
* Reward, recognition, and long-service schemes
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.