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Cell Leader

Posted: 09/12/25
Recruiter:Theo James Recruitment
Reference:3043536607
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:Competitive
Location:Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Description:

Job Title: Cell Leader

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £43,000 plus 15% shift premium for nights

Shifts: Days and night shift

Benefits:

  • Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Holiday buy & sell
  • Car scheme
  • Competitive pay
  • Enhanced pension
  • Training & development

Job Description:

  • Provide strong leadership to your team, inspiring high performance and ensuring all tasks are completed to the required standards and in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Communicate operational expectations clearly and consistently, ensuring staff understand and follow organisational policies and procedures.
  • Promote a culture focused on Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP) throughout all daily activities.
  • Develop, maintain and embed effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the department.
  • Facilitate daily SQCDP cell meetings to review progress, highlight priorities and address any issues.
  • Take a proactive approach to managing attendance, performance concerns and any disciplinary matters.
  • Ensure operations fully comply with health & safety requirements, quality standards and overall site targets.
  • Record, report and contain any incidents or accidents, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly.
  • Support the Operations Manager in achieving departmental and wider business objectives.
  • Offer clear guidance, coaching and regular feedback to team members, ensuring expectations are understood.
  • Recognise underperformance early and address it through structured improvement plans.
  • Identify training requirements within the team and ensure development needs are met.
  • Respond quickly to faults, taking action to mitigate issues and prevent recurrence.
  • Monitor, understand and contribute to improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across the site.
  • Ensure thorough and constructive shift handovers, capturing all relevant updates and outstanding issues.
  • Champion and uphold 5S standards to maintain an organised and efficient working environment.
  • Work safely at all times and adhere to the British Engines Group Health, Safety & Environmental Policy.
  • Perform any additional duties that may reasonably be required to support operational needs.

Skills and Requirements:

  • Strong CNC machining knowledge. You must have an understanding Axis CNC machines and their capabilities
  • Strong communicator and proactive in fixing potential issues.
  • Experience of working in a subcontract manufacturing environment and manufacturing components for various industries (aerospace, oil and gas, nuclear, defence) is desirable
  • Managing training plans and overtime requests

Why Should You Apply?

Opportunity to work for a leading engineering company.

Excellent career progression and skills development.

Be part of a professional and innovative CNC machining team.

Work on high-quality, precision-engineered components.

The Company

Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading engineering company specialising in precision manufacturing for various industries. With a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability, they are committed to investing in cutting-edge technology and fostering a dynamic work environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values skill development and career progression. Being on-site was a pleasure, and this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader with a CNC background to come in and be part of a special company. Growth and development are at the heart of everything they do, and truly an exciting opportunity for the right candidate

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