Assembly Team Leader

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Day Week - Mon to Thu

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking an Assembly Team Leader in Gateshead. The role is hands-on, combining MIG welding and fabrication with leading a four-person team to meet production, quality, and safety targets.

The ideal candidate will stay hands-on in welding while organising daily activities, monitoring output, and driving improvements. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on MIG welding experience with fabrication basics.
• Experience leading a small team in an assembly/manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise day-to-day activities of the assembly team.
• Remain hands-on with MIG welding, fabrication and assembly processes.
• Monitor production output and quality standards.
• Support problem-solving and root cause investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain health, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Identify training needs and support team development.

Skills

MIG welding

Team leadership

Problem solving

Quality and safety awareness

Job description

Assembly Team Leader (MIG Welding / Fabrication)

Gateshead
£15.42 per hour (£31,300 per annum)
4 Day Week - Monday to Thursday, 6:30am – 4:45pm (39 hours)
Permanent

We are recruiting an Assembly Team Leader for an established engineering and manufacturing business in Gateshead.The business operates a large press shop, manufacturing components and panels for automotive and off-highway customers, including major construction and agricultural machinery manufacturers.

Working within the assembly bay, you will lead a team of four (welders/finishers), organising daily activities and ensuring production, quality and safety standards are maintained. This is a hands-on position, so you will need to be a competent MIG Welder with basic fabrication skills, alongside the ability to lead and support a small team.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the day-to-day activities of the assembly team.
• Remain hands-on with MIG welding, fabrication and assembly processes.
• Monitor production output and quality standards.
• Support problem-solving and root cause investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain health, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Identify training needs and support team development.

The Person

• Competent MIG Welder with fabrication experience.
• Previous experience in an assembly or manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory, Team Leader or Chargehand experience.
• Good organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to motivate and develop others.