Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, StaffordshireSalary: 28,500 - 30,000 per annum (DOE)An established UK manufacturing business is currently seeking a Coatings Team Leader to join its site in Newcastle-under-Lyme.The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality coating operations while supporting and developing the team.Key ResponsibilitiesOperations and Health and SafetyEnsure full compliance with health and safety regulations and support ongoing HandS monitoring within the unitEstablish and maintain procedures for paint line and printing machineryOversee equipment maintenance, including regular inspections and daily cleaningIdentify and report equipment faults, defects, or process issues to site managementSupport repair, maintenance, and production activities as requiredReview completed work to ensure quality standards and deadlines are metOperate machinery such as forklifts or manufacturing equipment where requiredProvide general support to the wider site operations teamTeam Leadership and SupervisionDay-to-day supervision of the paint line teamTraining and development of new and existing operativesSupport the Manager and provide holiday cover when requiredAddress and escalate any personnel or performance-related concernsExperience and Skills RequiredPrevious experience within a paint or coatings environment (beneficial)Proven background in a production or manufacturing setting (essential)Strong communication skillsHigh attentio