Welder Team Leader

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an experienced Welder Team Leader in Peterborough. The successful candidate will lead a team, performing MIG and TIG welding on various materials while ensuring quality and safety standards. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career development within a modern workshop.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development prospects

Modern workshop facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MIG and TIG welding and fabrication.
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of welders and fabricators.
• Carry out high-quality MIG and TIG welding.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Team management

Interpret technical drawings

Health and safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Welding & Fabrication

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Welder Team Leader with strong MIG and TIG welding and fabrication abilities to join our client’s growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who can guide a team while delivering high-quality workmanship across a range of fabrication projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of welders and fabricators to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Carry out high-quality MIG and TIG welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Interpret technical drawings and fabricate components to precise specifications.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Train and mentor junior team members, promoting continuous improvement and skills development.
• Coordinate with production and engineering teams to ensure workflow efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure all work meets company and client standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in MIG and TIG welding and fabrication.
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a workshop environment.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of workshop health and safety practices.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.
• NVQ Level 3 in Welding & Fabrication or equivalent (desirable).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with career development prospects.
• Modern and well-equipped workshop facilities