At Victrex, we deliver high-performance materials used in some of the world’s most demanding applications. Our success is built on operational excellence, strong leadership, and continuous improvement - and that starts on shift.
We’re looking for a Shift Team Leader to take responsibility for leading production operations and driving performance across manufacturing assets.
As a Shift Team Leader, you’ll be accountable for delivering production targets safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll lead your team on shift, ensuring that plans are executed effectively while maintaining a strong focus on performance, safety, and continuous improvement.
Leading production delivery against daily and weekly plans to meet required standards and timescales
Managing shift performance, including quality and efficiency, through effective handovers and monitoring
Ensuring materials and resources are in place to support optimised production, taking corrective action where needed
Recording and managing production data accurately using performance systems
Coordinating reactive maintenance across manufacturing assets during the shift
Identifying and resolving abnormal process conditions to maintain optimal operations
Driving and supporting continuous improvement initiatives and new ways of working
Leading and managing a team of up to 5 employees
We’re looking for a confident operational leader who can balance people leadership, technical understanding, and performance delivery.
You’ll bring:
Strong experience leading production teams in a complex manufacturing environment
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (ideally polymer processing/injection moulding)
Ability to drive safety and continuous improvement best practices
Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent communication and influencing skills across different levels
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
Desirable:
At Victrex, you’ll be part of a business where leadership on shift makes a real difference. You’ll have the opportunity to:
Take ownership of shift performance and team leadership
Influence production, quality, and continuous improvement outcomes
Develop your leadership capability within a high-performing manufacturing environment
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you can make an impact on performance, people and production, we’d love to hear from you.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.
At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.
About Victrex
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.
With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders
Vision and culture
At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.
Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.
We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.
As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.
Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.
Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.
We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ not just once, but for two years in succession! A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award!
As well as being recognised as one of the ‘Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector’ by The London Stock Exchange: Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success.
We’re also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards! Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers.
Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:
The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.
We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.
We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!
That email is: [email protected]
Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community.
