Team Leader - Welding/Bodybuilding

Beason Recruitment Group; West Midlands Combined Authority, Rugby; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a hands-on Team Leader skilled in welding and commercial vehicle bodybuilding to join their dynamic team in Rugby. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to lead a dedicated group focused on building bespoke tankers. You'll be responsible for motivating your team, ensuring quality and safety, and contributing to hands-on tasks. With clear progression routes and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and enjoys leading by example. If you're ready to make an impact, this opportunity awaits!

Benefits

Permanent role

Clear progression routes

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial bodybuilding or vehicle fabrication is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of welding, measuring, and fitting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of welders and fabricators.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained on the shop floor.
• Interpret technical drawings and allocate work effectively.

Skills

Welding

Commercial Bodybuilding

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

MIG Welder

Tape Measure

Job description

Team Leader - Welding/Commercial Bodybuilding
Rugby Up to £19/hour Permanent Full-Time

We're looking for a hands-on Team Leader with experience in welding or commercial vehicle bodybuilding to join a growing manufacturing business based in Rugby. If you know your way around a tape measure, MIG welder, and a crew of skilled bodybuilders, this could be the role for you.

You'll be leading a small but busy team focused on building bespoke tankers supporting the day-to-day running of the department while keeping quality, safety, and efficiency front and centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support, and motivate a team of commercial bodybuilders, welders and fabricators
• Allocate work, check quality, and ensure jobs stay on schedule
• Interpret technical drawings and communicate build requirements clearly
• Work closely with the Production Manager and engineering team
• Ensure all health & safety standards are maintained on the shop floor
• Contribute to hands-on tasks when required this is a working leadership role

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in commercial bodybuilding or vehicle build/fabrication would be desirable although general fab/welding will be considered
• Strong working knowledge of steelwork, welding, measuring, and fitting
• Confident reading engineering drawings and allocating work
• Prior team leader, supervisor, or senior fabricator experience
• A proactive attitude, excellent communication, and a calm approach to problem-solving

What's On Offer:

• Up to £19 per hour, depending on experience
• Permanent role with a well-established and growing manufacturer
• Clear progression routes and supportive team culture
• A role where your leadership and technical skills are genuinely valued

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Team Leader who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and enjoys leading by example.