Coatings Team Leader
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Salary: £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
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