Team Leader

Company: National Oilwell Varco
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead a allocated team to deliver quality work safely and on schedule, foster a strong safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across the factory. You will ensure compliance with the BMS, uphold environmental and quality standards, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet production targets. This position suits a proactive leader who thrives in a collaborative, safety‑conscious environment and wants to contribute to operational excellence at NOV.

Responsibilities

  • Lead allocated teams in delivering works and driving progress through the factory
  • Maintain workmanship standards and ensure traceability for materials and quality records
  • Provide daily progress updates and optimize staffing to maximize productivity
  • Ensure environmental and waste management controls are followed by the team
  • Identify and report HSE incidents or non-value activities to Area Manager/Production Support
  • Promote a safe working environment and BMS compliance (policies, procedures, RAMS, COSHH)
  • Identify and remove roadblocks, share information, and support team performance
  • Balance internal and external customer needs with a strong customer focus

Key requirements

  • Understand, evaluate, and apply technical information
  • Sound judgement under tight production deadlines
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work within and improve business processes
  • Ability to communicate effectively and support team performance
  • Strong customer focus with balanced internal/external needs
  • leadership and team management
  • conflict resolution (preferred)
  • proactive problem solving
  • BMS compliance (Policies, Procedures, SOIs)
  • RAMS and COSHH knowledge
  • Safety Culture and Safe Systems of Work

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Posted: October 1st, 2026