Fabrication Team Leader

Marmon Lift Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Training and professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Marmon Lift Recruitment in Coventry seeks an experienced Fabrication Team Leader to oversee fabricators and welders in a busy manufacturing environment. You will drive production performance, quality and continuous improvement, within aerospace and defence-focused projects.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong MIG/TIG welding knowledge, and the ability to interpret drawings. Excellent communication and safety focus are essential for success in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in fabrication or welding environment.
• Strong MIG/TIG welding knowledge and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on approach with emphasis on quality, safety and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop fabricators and welders to achieve production targets.
• Allocate labour, manage workflow and meet customer deadlines.
• Interpret engineering drawings and maintain high standards of fabrication and welding quality.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Logistics to resolve production issues.
• Promote health and safety, conduct toolbox talks and ensure PPE compliance.
• Support performance reviews, attendance monitoring and team development.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S/6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with capacity planning and resource management.

Skills

Leadership experience

MIG/TIG welding

Engineering drawings

Communication

Job description

Fabrication Team Leader

Welding Supervision | Fabrication Operations | Production Leadership

Location: Coventry, West Midlands

Rate: £21-£24 per hour + bonus

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:15am-4:30pm | Friday, 7:15am-12:15pm

Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fabrication Team Leader to oversee a skilled team of fabricators and welders within a busy manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a previous Welding Supervisor or Fabrication Foreman to take on a hands-on leadership role, driving production performance, quality and continuous improvement. The business specialises in high-quality welded assemblies for the aerospace and defence sectors, delivering projects ranging from prototypes and batch production to full-scale manufacturing and installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop fabricators and welders to achieve production targets.
• Allocate labour, manage workflow and ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Interpret engineering drawings and maintain high standards of fabrication and welding quality.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Logistics to resolve production issues.
• Promote health and safety, conduct toolbox talks and ensure compliance with PPE requirements.
• Support performance reviews, attendance monitoring and team development.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S/6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support compliance with EN 15085, ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Assist the Operations Manager with capacity planning and resource management.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven leadership experience in a fabrication or welding environment - ESSENTIAL.
• Strong MIG/TIG welding knowledge and the ability to interpret engineering drawings - ESSENTIAL.
• Previous experience as a Welding Supervisor or Fabrication Foreman - DESIRABLE.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on approach with a strong focus on quality, safety and productivity.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, CNC laser cutting, press brakes or Lean Manufacturing - DESIRABLE.

Salary & Benefits

• £21-£24 per hour, depending on experience, plus bonus.
• Permanent position with workplace pension.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression as the business expands its manufacturing capabilities.