Installation Team Leader

📍 Crewe (nationwide travel required)
🕒 Day & Night Shifts + Overnight Stays
💼 Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
💰 £15.38 per hour | ⏱ 37.5 hours per week

Our client, a rapidly growing organisation within the retail display design and wholesale sector, is seeking a Team Leader to join their installations team on a full-time basis. This role offers nationwide travel, a varied workload, and the chance to work with innovative retail technologies.

This position is ideal for an experienced merchandiser or ESL installer who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys leading small teams on projects across the UK.

Role Overview

As the Installation Team Leader, you will:

• Support the Contracts Manager with merchandising activity and Electronic Shelf Label equipment installation within retail stores.
• Lead and supervise small project teams to ensure all work is delivered safely, accurately, and to schedule.
• Conduct site audits and surveys as required.
• Ensure all installations meet manufacturer specifications and project requirements, aiming for a zero-defect handover.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and site representatives, responding professionally to queries.
• Work logically and methodically, often using your own initiative to resolve issues on site.
• Maintain strong knowledge of current health & safety practices.
• Transition into shelving installations involving hand tools as the role evolves (full training provided).

Candidate Requirements

To be considered, you will need:

• Previous experience in merchandising or Electronic Shelf Label installation (essential).
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed planograms and installation scripts.
• Technical confidence with handheld devices/tablets, wireless systems (IoT, NFC, RFID) and app-based sign-off tools.
• Good IT literacy.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The flexibility to work days, nights, and extended periods away from home.
• A team-oriented approach and the ability to deliver high standards under tight deadlines.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: £15.38 per hour.
• Temp-to-perm progression with a successful and growing organisation.
• Company van for site travel.
• Comprehensive training for additional skills, including shelving installations.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge retail technologies and premium retail display equipment.

If you’re an experienced merchandiser or ESL installer looking for your next step into a team leader position, we’d love to discuss this opportunity with you.

Call/Email Willow on 01270-589943 / willowd@kpir.co.uk

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