Welding Team Leader

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

On-site parking

EV charging points

Social events

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Aylesbury is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader (Welding Cell) to supervise and coordinate welding manufacturing operations. You will drive performance, maintain quality standards and ensure schedules are met safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have coded welding qualifications and prior supervisory experience in an engineering/manufacturing setting, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recognised coded welding qualifications.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience in a project-based, build-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality control and manufacturing processes.
• Proactive approach to leadership and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to Health & Safety, quality and delivery targets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate welding personnel to support team performance and development.
• Plan and organise daily production activities to meet schedules and delivery targets.
• Promote Health & Safety culture across the workshop and ensure compliance.
• Ensure work aligns with quality control plans and inspection requirements.
• Monitor progress, report updates across shifts and address output issues.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, Kaizen and visual management.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering to optimise resources and throughput.
• Ensure processes meet customer requirements and support on-time delivery.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Welding supervision

Production planning

Quality control

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Aylesbury, HP19

Salary: £43,000–£49,000 per annum DOE

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–4:30pm | Friday, 8:00am–2:00pm

Contek Recruitment Solutions are representing a well-established engineering manufacturer based in Aylesbury, who are looking to recruit an experienced Production Team Leader (Welding Cell) to supervise and coordinate welding manufacturing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing background, recognised coded welding qualifications and previous supervisory experience to take a leading role in a project-based engineering environment.

Working closely with the Production Manager and other Team Leaders, you will be responsible for driving production performance, maintaining high quality standards and ensuring the welding team meets manufacturing schedules without compromising safety or workmanship.

The Role

• Supervise and coordinate welding personnel, supporting team performance and development.
• Plan and organise daily production activities to meet manufacturing schedules and delivery targets.
• Lead by example, promoting a strong Health & Safety culture throughout the workshop.
• Ensure work is completed in line with quality control plans, procedures and inspection requirements.
• Monitor production progress, communicate updates across shifts and address any issues affecting output.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and visual daily management.
• Support problem-solving activities and improvements in production quality.
• Work closely with Production Engineering and management to optimise resources, capacity and throughput.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet customer requirements, maintaining high standards of quality and on-time delivery.
• Complete relevant production administration, records and progress reports.

The Ideal Candidate

• Recognised coded welding qualifications.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a project-based, build-to-order manufacturing business.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality control and manufacturing processes.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to report production progress accurately.
• A commitment to Health & Safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £43,000–£49,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Health cash plan.
• On-site parking and electric vehicle charging points.
• Social events and seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Full-time, permanent opportunity working a 37.5-hour week on day shifts.