Assembly line lead Work, Jobs in Chard, Som (with Salaries)

Assembly Line Lead
Van Guard Accessories Ltd —Exeter
- £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Assembly
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Manufacturing Engineer
Gooch & Housego Ilminster & St. Asaph —Ilminster
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Referral programme
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Quality Engineer
Gooch & Housego Ilminster & St. Asaph —Ilminster
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Referral programme
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MRP Controller
Leonardo UK Ltd —Yeovil
- £37,000 - £38,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Assembly
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
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Site Manger
Bilfinger SE —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Construction
- Leadership
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Structural Design Lead
Leonardo UK Ltd —Yeovil
- £53,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Welding Superintendent - Nuclear Construction
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- English
- Welding
- Construction
- Annual leave
- Work from home

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Assembly Line Lead

Van Guard Accessories Ltd
Exeter

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£29,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Tech scheme
Company events
Life insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Computer literacy
5S
Assembly
Supervising experience
Continuous improvement
Leadership
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Van Guard Accessories Ltd (part of Bott Group) are a leading UK manufacturer of premium van accessories, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Assembly Line Lead to support our growing operations. With over 50 years of British manufacturing expertise, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.

We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Assembly Line Lead to oversee day‑to‑day production activities, support team performance, and ensure our manufacturing line runs safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys leading people on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

Line supervision — Lead, coordinate, and support assembly line operators to meet daily production targets.
Quality control — Monitor product quality, perform checks, and escalate issues promptly.
Workflow management — Organise tasks, allocate labour, and maintain smooth production flow.
Training & coaching — Train new team members and reinforce best practices.
Health & safety compliance — Ensure safe working practices and adherence to company policies.
Problem‑solving — Identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement.
Reporting — Track production metrics and communicate performance to supervisors.

Required Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to read and follow technical instructions
Good understanding of production processes and quality standards
Comfortable working with KPIs and reporting tools
Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure
Basic computer literacy (e.g., production systems, spreadsheets)

Desirable

Experience in Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement
Mechanical or technical aptitude
Previous team‑lead or supervisory experience

In return, we’ll offer you:

Annual salary of £29,000 + Profit Share Scheme after successful completion of probation.
No weekend shifts: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:00
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
Other Company Benefits available on completion of a probationary period; Healthshield; Cyclescheme; Techscheme; Life Assurance
An hour earlier finish on a Friday so you can get to enjoying your weekend quicker!
On site and free parking
All you can drink tea and coffee.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Application question(s):

Please let us know your notice period (if any)

Work Location: In person

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