Production Team Leader
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Position Overview & Specifications
Production Team Leader
Co Antrim, Newtownabbey
Fulltime/Permanent
Continental Shifts (8-8), 2-week rotation
£32,000 - £40,000
Production Team Leader
Vanrath are recruiting for a Production Team Leader to join our international plastic manufacturing client based in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.
Reporting to the Production Manager you will provide leadership to a team of people in all aspects of production, training, health & safety, quality, appraisals and projects. You will have a day-to-day responsibility for achieving the high standards of production and quality required within the departments.
Working hours
· Continental shifts on a 2-week rotation (2 weeks of days, 2 weeks of nights, one weekend on followed by one weekend off)
· 8am – 8pm & 8pm – 8am
Basic salary is £32,000 and you will also receive a shift allowance (call office for more information on this). Please note you will have to complete an aptitude test as part of the interview process.
Criteria
· 1+ years’ experience in a Production Team Lead/Supervisor role within a high speed manufacturing environment
· Ideally hold a management qualification (desired)
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Engineering/Manufacturing jobs in Co Antrim or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Sophie Brown in the strictest confidence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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