Team Leader

Northern Industries Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wolverhampton is seeking a Team Leader for its Flooring Fabrication Department. The role requires strong fabrication experience and leadership skills to guide the team effectively. Responsibilities include ensuring production targets are met, maintaining quality standards, and promoting a safe working environment. The company offers professional development opportunities, 33 days of holiday, and a Cycle to Work scheme. Apply with your CV before the deadline on December 15, 2025.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

33 days' holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience within flooring fabrication, steel fabrication, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership or senior operative experience preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work accurately.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of fabricators.
• Monitor production targets and plan workloads.
• Ensure quality standards are met in production.

Skills

Flooring fabrication experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Supervision

Job description

Team Leader - Flooring Fabrication Department

Day Shift | Full Time, Permanent | Wolverhampton - WV2

Hours of Work

Monday - Thursday, 06:00 - 14:00 & Friday, 06:00 - 13:00

(39 hours per week, site based)

About Us

Part of the Northern Industries Group, Steelway Ltd is a long-established specialist in the design & manufacture of high-quality steel fabrications, access covers, & bespoke metalwork solutions. With almost a century of experience, we are recognised throughout the UK construction & infrastructure sectors for our engineering excellence, product innovation, & commitment to quality.

As a company, we continue to invest in our manufacturing facilities, including the latest plant, equipment, & automation such as robotic welding systems, automatic laser cutting, & CAD/CAM technology.

About the Role

We are looking for an organised, proactive, & hands‑on Team Leader to support daily operations across our Flooring Fabrication team. Not only will you act as a point of guidance for your team - ensuring priorities are met, targets achieved, & a safe, efficient working environment is upheld, but you will also take a hands‑on, practical approach to leading by example.

This role would be ideal for someone with strong fabrication experience, excellent communication skills, & the ability to guide a team to deliver high quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, & support a team of fabricators, managing performance, standards, & punctuality.
• Plan workloads, allocate tasks, & monitor progress to ensure daily production targets are met.
• Participate in practical fabrication work to support output, accuracy, & quality.
• Ensure all flooring components are produced to specification, drawings, & quality standards.
• Conduct first-off checks & in-process inspections to maintain product conformity.
• Work closely with the Operations & Production Management teams to meet targets & resolve issues.
• Monitor sub-assembly stock levels & consumables, raising order requirements when necessary.
• Record daily outputs, production data, & relevant KPIs using company systems.
• Support the induction, training, & ongoing development of team members to maintain skill levels & consistency.
• Maintain safe working practices, drive a strong safety culture, & proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Keep equipment & work areas clean, organised, & properly maintained.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
• Undertake additional reasonable tasks in line with business needs.

Additional Team Leader Responsibilities

• Undertake & complete an NVQ Level 4 in Supervision (unless already held)
• Fire Marshall
• First Aider
• Health & Safety Representative
• Deputise as required
• Cover for other Team Leaders as required & ensure effective communication

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience within flooring fabrication, steel fabrication, or a similar manufacturing environment
• Previous leadership or senior operative experience (preferred but not essential)
• Confident in being able to lead, motivate, & coach a team
• Ability to read technical drawings, work accurately to measurements & maintain high standards of quality at all times
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise & coordinate workflow
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with colleagues across departments
• Good understanding of production targets, output planning, & performance management
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace & following established procedures

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development & training
• 33 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme

How to Apply

If you feel you have the skills & drive to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV and ensure that your contact details are correct. We aim to review all applications within seven days of being received and we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates once this review has taken place.

Although we may not be able to provide individual feedback to everyone, we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to apply for this position, and for your interest in becoming part of the Northern Industries Group.

Please note all applications must be made prior to the closing date of Monday, 15 December 2025.