Lead Workshop Fabrication & Welding Team

JKH Ltd; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Cover

Production Bonus

Job summary

JKH Ltd, based in Mildenhall, is seeking a Workshop Team Leader to oversee assembly, welding and fabrication duties and to support the Workshop Supervisor in managing production and leading the Workshop team.

You will assemble and fit handrails and gratings, interpret technical drawings, and ensure BSEN1090 compliance while coordinating with the office and quality teams. This role is on-site with a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Qualified MIG welder with fabrication experience.
• City and Guilds Level 2 in MIG Welding (or equivalent).
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with technical drawings, cutting lists and BSEN1090 compliance.
• Ability to fabricate steelwork to BSEN1090 standard.
• Experience operating a range of metalworking equipment.
• Experience overseeing health and safety in manufacturing.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the workshop department and ensure customer requirements meet JKH quality standards.
• Monitor production processes and workloads to meet deadlines; flag issues with drawings and cutting lists.
• Provide cover for Workshop Supervisor during absence; attend relevant meetings.
• Assemble and fit handrails, gratings and accessories on casted products.
• Follow and interpret technical drawings and cutting lists; cut and fabricate steel to BSEN1090.
• Set up MIG welders for various welds depending on material/design.
• Assist with galvanising preparation and process.
• Operate metalworking equipment safely.
• Share knowledge with new employees as part of the rotation programme.
• Complete BSEN1090 paperwork; manage loading/unloading and storage of materials.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Education

City and Guilds Level 2 in MIG Welding

Job description

JKH Ltd, based in Mildenhall, is seeking a Workshop Team Leader to oversee assembly, welding and fabrication duties and to support the Workshop Supervisor in managing production and leading the Workshop team.

You will assemble and fit handrails and gratings, interpret technical drawings, and ensure BSEN1090 compliance while coordinating with the office and quality teams. This role is on-site with a 40-hour week.