Job Description

CE Assembly Team Manager



We are seeking a motivated and experienced CE Assembly Team Manager to lead our growing assembly function for Capital Equipment and Digital/Mechanical Meters. This includes products such as tower tyre inflators, nitrogen systems, carts, ball inflaters, and digital/mechanical meters.

You'll play a pivotal role to ensure that all products are assembled safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will drive continuous improvement, lead operational change, and support productivity and cost-reduction initiatives across the department. The successful candidate will also act as deputy to the Production Manager when required.

What you'll be doing

Leading and managing the assembly team to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality production. Maximising productivity and ensure stockholding targets are achieved. Supporting capacity planning, resource allocation, and labour scheduling. Monitoring and reporting on production performance and process issues. Ensuring products are assembled to specification with minimal scrap and rework. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues quickly. Providing leadership, coaching, and training to develop a high-performing team. Conducting regular check-ins, one-to-ones, team briefs, and annual appraisals. Leading and supporting change management initiatives and continuous improvement projects (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma). Ensuring equipment and machinery are effectively maintained with minimal downtime. Supporting implementation of new equipment, processes, and technologies. Maintaining accurate production records and ensure full traceability. Communicating effectively with the Production Manager and Despatch Team to meet customer service levels. Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001). Carrying out workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safe systems of work. Act as deputy for the Production Manager when required.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a manufacturing/production environment in a supervisor, team leader, or manager role. Strong understanding of production processes, workflows, and equipment. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and quality management systems. Ability to review, update, and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Experience leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, CI). Confident managing performance, behaviours, and team development. Proficient in Microsoft Office and production planning systems (ERP/MRP). Skilled in conducting Risk Assessments and writing Safe Systems of Work. IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to obtain).

The kind of person we're looking for

Hands-on, proactive, and detail focused. Strong problem-solving capability and analytical mindset. Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Collaborative team player with strong communication skills. Resilient, adaptable, and confident leading teams through change. Commitment to high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Rewards & Benefits

Days role. Monday to Thursday with an early finish on a Friday Performance-Related Pay (PRP) Bonus Scheme AVIVA Pension Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) 27 days holiday + 8 bank holidays Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Retail Discounts A supportive and innovative team environment



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Perks & Benefits
Generous pension contributions





35 Days


Holiday





Competitive Salary & PRP Scheme




Westfield Mosaic Health Scheme





Free on-site parking





Close to public transport links





Continual training options





Career progression



Want to apply?



If you have the skills and experience that share our business philosophy, then we want to hear from you.



As part of the application process please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter to hr@pclairtechnology.com, detailing your availability and salary expectations. Please note we no longer accept postal applications.



PCL is committed to equal opportunities.