£28,000 – £32,000 DOE + Monthly Bonus
Royston, Herts
Company Overview
This is a growing UK manufacturer specialising in high-performance construction products, supplying Tier 1 contractors and commercial projects. Due to continued growth and increased production demand, the business is investing in its manufacturing capability and strengthening its shop floor leadership team.
Operating within the construction, roofing and renewable sectors, the company is known for quality-led production, technical innovation and delivering solutions to complex project requirements. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative and focused on continuous improvement.
Job Overview
The Production Line Leader will oversee day-to-day manufacturing and assembly operations within a production cell, ensuring output, quality and safety targets are consistently achieved. Reporting into the Production Manager, this role combines hands-on production involvement with team leadership, driving performance, efficiency and continuous improvement across the production line. Success in this role will be measured through delivery against KPIs, team performance and adherence to quality and HSE standards.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day production activities to ensure output targets are achieved
Organise workloads and allocate tasks to maximise efficiency
Maintain product quality standards and complete basic checks where required
Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health & safety guidelines
Support, train and supervise team members on the shop floor
Track performance and report on productivity, quality and issues
Carry out minor equipment checks and escalate faults when needed
Identify areas for improvement and support process enhancements
Maintain accurate records and follow standard operating procedures·
Person Specification
Proven experience in a manufacturing, production or assembly environment
Previous supervisory, team leader or line leader experience within a factory setting
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and production workflows
Experience working with QA/QC processes and quality standards
Strong leadership, communication and team motivation skills
Hands-on, practical approach with the ability to work on the production floor
Experience within construction products, engineering or technical manufacturing environments is advantageous·
Benefits
£28,000 – £32,000 basic salary (DOE)
Competitive holiday allowance
Paid sick days
Pension scheme
Health insurance (including gym discounts and healthcare cashback)
Stable, growing business with opportunities to influence processes and progression
For more information or to apply, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year