Production Chargehand

Severfield; Borrowby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Minimum 7% employer pension

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 is seeking a Production Chargehand to take ownership of a designated production area within the factory. The role focuses on coordinating teams, materials, and daily targets to ensure smooth, efficient operations while upholding safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a coded welder with structural steel expertise and a strong ability to interpret fabrication drawings.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team and manage production targets.
• Strong understanding of fabrication drawings and interpreting drawings.
• Experience as a coded welder with structural steel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect work before progressing materials to the next stage.
• Be responsible for own targets and follow instructions on drawings.
• Ensure the team is working efficiently.
• Report issues with materials or team to Team Leader or Production Manager.
• Monitor health and safety standards in the work area.
• Provide training and guidance on new tasks and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement changes.

Skills

Team leadership

Fabrication drawings

Welding (coded welder)

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Career Level & Career Path: B – Business Delivery

Working Hours for this role are: 6:30am-4:30pm Monday

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

• Thursday 6:30am-12:30pm FridayAt Severfield, we're creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.We have a fantastic opportunity for a Production Chargehand.Our competitive advantage is our people, and we're always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe.

A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!

Vacancy Details

We are looking for a skilled Production Chargehand to take ownership of a designated production area within our factory.

In this role, you'll ensure that all work is completed smoothly and efficiently, and daily targets are consistently met.

This is a hands-on leadership role, where you'll coordinate team activities, oversee materials, and maintain high standards in safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visually inspect work before progressing materials to the next stage
• To be responsible for their own work targets and follow instructions given on drawings.
• To ensure the team are working efficiently.
• To report any issues with materials or team to the Team Leader or Production Manager.
• Monitor the work area to ensure health and safety standards are upheld, promoting a safe and hazard-free environment for all team members.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on new tasks and procedures, ensuring that standards and expectations are clearly communicated.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvements, sharing feedback, and implementing changes as needed.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently while effectively monitoring and supervising teams to ensure targets are achieved.

They will be skilled in organizing tasks based on individual skill sets, as well as managing their own workload to meet deadlines.

A strong understanding of fabrication drawings, with the ability to interpret and apply them accurately, is essential for success in this role.

Applicants must have experience as a coded welder, with specific expertise in working with structural steeL

What We Offer

At Severfield, we're all about doing the right thing, so as you'd expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply.

We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment.

We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith.

At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe.

We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

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Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Minimum 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