SMT Team Leader
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Plus benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 August 2025 |
| Location: | Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5RL |
| Company: | ProTech Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 54234_1752147801 |
Summary
Job Title: SMT Team Leader
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE
Role Overview
We are looking for a hands-on and experienced SMT Team Leader to take day-to-day responsibility for the Surface Mount Department. This is a key role within the production team, where you'll oversee machine setup, ensure production targets are met, and maintain high quality standards throughout the SMT process.
In this position, you'll also liaise with management, contribute to daily planning, and provide guidance and training to junior team members.
SMT Team Leader Main Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the SMT department, ensuring work is completed efficiently and on time
- Attend production meetings to report on progress and help plan future workload
- Set up and run SMT machinery including solder paste printers, pick and place machines, and reflow ovens
- Carry out visual inspection of assemblies and correct any issues as they arise
- Operate computer-controlled SMT equipment to assemble printed circuit boards
SMT Team Leader Skills & Experience
- Previous experience working with SMT machinery in a manufacturing environment
- Confident setting up and operating a range of SMT equipment
- Solid understanding of quality control and production processes
- Comfortable reporting to management and working to daily targets
- Supervisory or training experience in a production setting
SMT Team Leader Benefits
- Competitive salary DOE
- Lots of progression - looking for someone to be an integral part of the team.
- Flexible working hours (have to be in for the core part of the day)
- Lovely team culture, friendly team.
Interested? Please contact Molly Brooks at ProTech Recruitment in Hemel Hempstead today to apply for this SMT Team Leader role.