Night Shift Production Leader — Safety & Quality

Severfield; Dalton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

7% employer pension contributions

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Employee benefits scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Save as you earn

Free onsite parking (role specific)

Business health insurance

Job summary

Severfield, the UK’s leading structural steelwork group, is seeking a Night Shift Lead for our Dalton site. You will oversee night operations across fabrication, welding, paint shop, CNC, and logistics, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met.

Responsibilities include leading teams, coordinating resources, and working with a second Shift Lead to align priorities and site performance. IOSH/NEBOSH and NVQ Level 3 credentials are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and production management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication, Welding, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations within your allocated area during the night shift.
• Deliver production plans through effective management of people, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and quality requirements.
• Coach and develop teams to drive performance and engagement.
• Resolve operational issues, manage risks, and support continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the other Shift Lead to coordinate priorities and maintain site performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication, Welding, or related discipline

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Severfield, the UK’s leading structural steelwork group, is seeking a Night Shift Lead for our Dalton site. You will oversee night operations across fabrication, welding, paint shop, CNC, and logistics, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met.

Responsibilities include leading teams, coordinating resources, and working with a second Shift Lead to align priorities and site performance. IOSH/NEBOSH and NVQ Level 3 credentials are advantageous.