Team Leader
Full-time
Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom
£33,002.12per year+ Shift allowance
Job Description

<div id="job-desription" class="INHERIT DEFAULT-UL basis-0 flex-grow ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><p><strong>Role: </strong>Team Leader</p><p><strong>Reports to: </strong>Production Lead</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Darlington</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong><strong> </strong>37.5 / 39 hours</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: £33,002.12<strong> </strong>+ shift allowance</p><p>We’re seeking a Team Leader to manage a team of people with the objective of making sure that output levels are achieved whilst maintaining high levels of quality and customer service.</p><p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Night shift allowance</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Subsidised canteen</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Fantastic company discounts: </strong>Up to 80% off our stylish kitchen ranges and products</p></li><li><p><strong>Access to Retail Trust</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Flexible holidays:</strong> Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme</p></li><li><p><strong>Wellbeing support:</strong> Access to our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7</p></li><li><p><strong>Lifestyle perks:</strong> Cycle to work scheme and savings on hundreds of top brands via our benefits app</p></li><li><p><strong>A collaborative culture</strong> built on care, inclusion, and continuous improvement</p></li></ul><p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Be an active member of the site leadership team, contributing to operational decision-making and supporting the achievement of wider business objectives</p></li><li><p>Provide effective first-line management, leading, supporting, and developing colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality and efficient production</p></li><li><p>Deliver production in line with plans issued by the Planning team</p></li><li><p>Manage colleague attendance and ensure absence records are completed accurately</p></li><li><p>Support colleague performance through regular appraisals and development plans</p></li><li><p>Lead weekly team briefings and communicate key updates</p></li><li><p>Promote Health &amp; Safety by following legislation, conducting audits, and supporting accident investigations</p></li><li><p>Support HR processes, mentor team members, and foster a positive, no-blame culture</p></li><li><p>Drive continuous improvement by developing Lean manufacturing practices and contributing to site business objectives.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Who we’re looking for:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</p></li><li><p>Strong planning, organisation, and leadership abilities</p></li><li><p>Confident presenting ideas, motivating others, and promoting teamwork</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of production and management systems in medium to large batch manufacturing</p></li><li><p>Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment</p></li><li><p>Previous experience in a Team Leader or similar supervisory role is desirable</p></li><li><p>Good knowledge of Health &amp; Safety legislation and behavioural safety practices</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and woodworking machinery</p></li></ul><p><strong>Why choose Magnet?</strong></p><p>At Magnet, we bring over 100 years of heritage, but our focus is firmly on the future.<br>As the UK’s leading kitchen specialist, our success is driven by the expertise, insight and innovation of our people.</p><p>We’re in the middle of an exciting transformation, with a real opportunity to shape how we work, grow and deliver for our customers. We’re always open to fresh thinking and new perspectives, so even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match, we’d still love to hear from you.</p><p>We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.</p><p>INDBAU&nbsp;</p></div><div class="mb-[20px] tablet:mt-0 tablet:mb-0 tablet:w-[332px] mobile:w-full ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><job-description-card class="ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><div class="w-full mb-[20px] tablet:mb-0 border-1 border-neutral-200 bg-neutral-25 rounded-md shadow-300 group" style="font-family: Roboto;"><!----><div class="h-[192px] w-full ng-star-inserted"><div class="overflow-hidden rounded-t-md"><img class="h-[192px] w-full object-cover group-hover:scale-110 duration-500 transition-transform" src="https://talosatscareerssites.blob.core.windows.net/cpb-site-assets/3165/vacancy-images/3eb2d742-4247-4b29-b9e1-183239acd885-History482x370%283%29.jpg" alt="Trade Salesperson driving forklift truck"></div></div><!----><div class="flex flex-1 h-[1px] bg-neutral-200 mx-6 ng-star-inserted"></div><!----><div class="p-5 tablet:p-8"><div class="flex flex-col gap-5"><div class="paragraph-2 font-semibold"> Team Leader</div><div class="flex gap-2 items-start ng-star-inserted"><div class="mt-[2px]"><i class="fak fa-talos-location-pin fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i></div><div class="flex flex-col items-start"><div class="ng-star-inserted"><p class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 ng-star-inserted axiom1-0 axiom-scraped-1" style="font-family: Roboto;"> Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom </p><!----></div><div class="ng-star-inserted"><p class="paragraph-3 text-4 ng-star-inserted" style="font-family: Roboto;"> DL1 3XT </p><!----></div><!----><!----></div></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 ng-star-inserted"><div class="items-start mt-[2px]"><i class="fak fa-talos-dollar fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i></div><span class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 axiom3-0 axiom-scraped-3"> £33,002.12per year <!----> + Shift allowance</span></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center ng-star-inserted"><i class="fak fa-talos-clock fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 axiom2-0 axiom-scraped-2"> Permanent - Full-time </span></div><!----><div class="border-b border-neutral-200 w-full"></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center ng-star-inserted"><i class="fak fa-talos-information fa-lg text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-1 font-normal text-neutral-600"> Posted today </span></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center ng-star-inserted"><i class="fak fa-talos-information fa-lg text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-1 font-normal text-neutral-600"> Closing date: 31/12/2026 </span></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center ng-star-inserted"><i class="fak fa-talos-information fa-lg text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-1 font-normal text-neutral-600"> Job reference: OT1708541DarTL </span></div><!----></div></div></div></job-description-card><job-documents class="ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><!----></job-documents><!----></div>

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