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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