Fabrications Team Leader

Harry Burrows Fabrications Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development and training

Dynamic and supportive work环境

Career progression as we expand into新线

Job summary

Harry Burrows Fabrications Limited is recruiting a proactive Fabrications Team Leader to oversee welders and fabricators on the shop floor. You will drive production targets, coach welding techniques, and uphold safety and quality standards.

You will lead daily operations, plan capacity, manage performance, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Logistics to meet deadlines and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a fabrication or welding environment.
• Strong knowledge of MIG/TIG welding, fabrication techniques, and engineering drawings.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Confident communicator and motivator with a hands-on leadership style.
• Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fabricators and welders to achieve daily production targets.
• Provide training and development in welding techniques and safety.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture; conduct performance reviews.
• Support HR processes including discipline and return-to-work procedures.
• Ensure smooth workflow and scheduling to meet customer deadlines.
• Allocate labour based on project requirements and skills; monitor progress and bottlenecks.
• Maintain communication with Engineering, Quality and Logistics; interpret drawings and ensure specs.

Skills

Leadership

MIG welding

TIG welding

Engineering drawings

Communication

Problem-solving

Time-management

Tools

CNC laser cutting

Press brake

Job description

Harry Burrows Fabrications is a leading UK-based fabrication company, specialising in high-quality welded assemblies for the Aerospace and Defence sectors. Operating in a fast-paced and diverse production environment, we support a variety of customer needs ranging from batch production and prototyping to full-scale manufacturing, design, and on-site installation. With certifications including ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and EN 15085, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and expanding our service offering—soon including in-house machining.
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This role would be perfect for a previous Welding Supervisor or Fabrications Foreman.
Job Title: Fabrications Team Leader
Location: Harry Burrows Fabrications, UK
Reports to: Operations Manager
Department: Production / Fabrication
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Thursday 07:15-16:30 Friday 07:15-12:15 (flexibility required

Fabrications Team Leader - Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Production Team Leader to support the Senior Leadership Team and play a critical role in managing day-to-day operations on the shop floor. This hands-on role will involve overseeing a team of fabricators and welders, ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and meeting production targets while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Fabrications Team Leader - Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, motivate, and support the fabrication team to achieve daily production targets.
• Provide training, mentoring, and development to team members, particularly in welding techniques and safety standards.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and attendance monitoring.
• Support HR processes including discipline, grievance, and return-to-work procedures.

Production Oversight

• Ensure smooth workflow and scheduling to meet customer deadlines.
• Allocate labour effectively based on project requirements and available skills.
• Monitor project progress and resolve any production bottlenecks or issues.
• Maintain strong communication with Engineering, Quality, and Logistics departments.

Technical Responsibilities

• Interpret technical drawings and ensure products meet exact specifications.
• Champion welding quality standards and support weld coordination tasks when required.
• Support implementation of TPM, 5S/6S, and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Support implementation and adherence to EN 15085, IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring all team members adhere to PPE and H&S policies.
• Conduct safety checks and toolbox talks as required.
• Respond to incidents and participate in investigations when necessary.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and lead process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Assist the Operations Manager in capacity planning and resource management.
• Contribute to strategic production planning and cross-functional projects.

Fabrications Team Leader - Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a fabrication or welding environment.
• Strong knowledge of MIG/TIG welding, fabrication techniques, and engineering drawings.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Confident communicator and motivator with a hands-on leadership style.
• Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and safety.

Fabrications Team Leader - Desirable

• Experience in Aerospace, Defence, or other regulated sectors.
• Exposure to CNC laser cutting and press brake operations.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with EN 15085, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949.

Fabrications Team Leader - What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Career progression as we expand into new sectors and capabilities