Welder/ Fabricator (Aerospace/ Progression To Team Lead)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fabrication company in Coventry is seeking a Welder/Fabricator ready to step into a Production Manager role. This position includes overseeing production, ensuring quality and efficiency, and driving Lean improvements. Ideal candidates will have sheet metal manufacturing experience and the ability to manage and mentor staff. Competitive salary and benefits, including an early Friday finish, are offered.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Training

Free Parking

Early Friday Finish

Qualifications

• Welder/Fabricator background with experience in sheet metal manufacturing.
• Management or team lead experience preferred but not required.
• Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production ensuring quality, KPIs, and on-time delivery.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement across fabrication and welding.
• Manage, mentor, and develop staff while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

Sheet metal manufacturing experience

Lean principles

Mentoring and development

Job description

Overview

Welder/ Fabricator (Aerospace/ Progression To Team Lead) — Coventry

£50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus Scheme + Progression + Training + Free Parking + Early Friday Finish

Are you a Welder/Fabricator ready to take the next big step into a hands-on Production Manager role with a growing, close-knit, family-run fabrication company, where your experience in sheet metal and fabrication, passion for quality, efficiency, and people development can shine, while progressing your career, leading change, and enjoying great benefits including an early Friday finish at 12:15pm?

Join a well-established leader in precision sheet metal fabrication, supplying industries across the UK with cutting-edge prototypes and low-volume fabrications. You’ll play a key role in driving operational performance and continuous improvement.

On offer is a fantastic opening to join a family-owned business that prides itself on quality, service, and innovation. You’ll work with Directors and the leadership team to ensure the smooth daily running of production, implement Lean principles, and help develop both processes and people within the organisation.

This role will oversee production operations across fabrication and welding, ensuring output meets quality standards and KPIs. You’ll take ownership of health and safety, capacity planning, and on-time delivery, while mentoring weld coordinators and collaborating with customers and suppliers. You’ll drive improvements in processes, culture, and efficiency, making a tangible impact on the business as it continues to grow.

This role would suit a Welder/Fabricator ready to take the next big step into a hands-on Production Manager role, with similar benefits and progression opportunities as described above.

The Role:

• Oversee production, ensuring quality, KPIs, and on-time delivery
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement across fabrication and welding
• Manage, mentor, and develop staff while maintaining safety and quality

The Person:

• Welder/ Fabricator background and sheet metal manufacturing experience
• Management/ Team lead experience preferred but not required
• Based in Coventry or easily commutable to, Full UK Driving License

Reference Number: BBBH21696

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