Electrical Team Leader

We are seeking an Electrical Team Leader to join a well-established manufacturer based in West Yorkshire, recognised for its strong employee retention and attractive benefits. This role would suit someone with a solid electrical or electromechanical background who enjoys leading teams on the shop floor and taking ownership of day-to-day production performance.

The Team Leader will be responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing activity, ensuring electrical build and assembly operations are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with quality expectations. Working closely with Engineering and Operations, you will coordinate people, materials, and processes to meet production plans while supporting ongoing improvement across the manufacturing function.

Roles & Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections and checks on electrical assemblies and completed products to confirm compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and relevant regulations.
Maintain accurate records relating to production activity, team competence, training, and compliance documentation.
Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on process efficiency, waste reduction, and best practice within an electrical manufacturing environment.
Plan and allocate work across the shop floor, balancing workloads and resources to support multiple electrical production activities.
Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing personnel, reinforcing safe working practices and maintaining consistent standards of output and quality.
Monitor production output against schedules, KPIs, and quality metrics, taking timely action to resolve delays, technical issues, or non-conformances.
Ensure electrical drawings, schematics, work instructions, and production documentation are fully understood and correctly implemented before and during manufacture.
Act as a central communication link between production teams, electrical engineering, and management to ensure clear priorities and effective collaboration.
Skills & Experience

Background in electrical manufacturing, assembly, or engineering, with previous experience in a supervisory or team-lead role.
Strong understanding of electrical build processes, quality systems, and health & safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
Confident reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
A hands-on leader with the ability to motivate teams, manage performance, and support ongoing skills development