Job Description

On behalf of our client, we have an exciting and immediate and permanent opportunity for a Welding Team Leader. Working as an integral and valued member of an experienced and dedicated Supervisory team, this is a rare opportunity offering permanent and secure employment with a market-leading manufacturing organisation!

Benefits:

  • £17.50 per hour
  • Premium rate overtime!
  • Permanent and secure employment with a market-leading organisation
  • Friendly and dynamic manufacturing team
  • Opportunities for ongoing development and progression

Key responsibilities/duties:

  • This is a working Team Leader role, adding value to the department output which will involve a large proportion of the time being a welder/fabricator.
  • Organise, control, and direct the activities of production operatives on that shift.
  • Organise and control the work within the section in accordance with the production plan and priorities as defined by the Senior Supervisor.
  • Ensure that work is completed within the allocated time and the planned customer requirement date.
  • Control and manage Indirect Hours.
  • Ensure that all material is used effectively, safely and is stored correctly within your team’s department.
  • Ensure that the job has target hours set and controlled to budget across your team.
  • Ensure that all plant, equipment, and tools within the department are maintained, working in conjunction with the Maintenance department and Senior Supervisor
  • Ensure job packs are completed in a timely manner and are signed off at each stage of handover.
  • Report to and getting direction from the Senior Supervisor.
  • Stand in when necessary to cover the Senior Supervisor when he is not available.

Experience required:

  • A strong background in welding/fabrication
    • Great attention to detail
    • Ability to work accurately from drawings
    • Understanding of Labour Variance and Unproductive Reports
    • Understanding of Health and safety
    • Excellent communication and people management skills
    • Ability to motivate and drive forward improvements.
    • Excellent problem-solving capabilities

This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued part of a highly successful and forward-thinking manufacturing organisation, committed to its staff and their futures.

Previous team leader/ supervisory experience in a welding/fabrication related role is preferred to be considered for this position.

If you have the experience – APPLY NOW or call Ian @ KFM Recruitment for more details.