Welding Team Leader

E3 Recruitment; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in the UK is looking for a Welding Team Leader to support their expanding operations. The selected candidate will promote a strong Health & Safety culture, manage production flow, and lead the team effectively. This role offers competitive hourly rates and genuine opportunities for career progression while ensuring adherence to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant welding qualifications and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Early Finish on Friday

Genuine Career progression and development

Regular overtime available

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices within a manufacturing environment.
• Relevant welding and fabrication qualifications.
• Proven hands-on experience as a Welder Fabricator.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to lead effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture.
• Monitor daily KPIs and drive improvements.
• Be actively present on the shop floor, supporting teams.
• Manage labour effectively for smooth production flow.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Health & Safety practices

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Problem solving

Welding and fabrication qualifications

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Relevant welding qualifications

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, UK-leading manufacturer offering early Friday finishes, regular overtime, job stability, and clear pathways for career progression.

With a workforce of over 100 employees across multiple sites, this reputable manufacturer specialises in the production of high-quality, bespoke products, supplying to a diverse range of sectors.

As a result of continued organic growth and increased demand, we are now recruiting a Welding Team Leader to support the expanding manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities of the Welding Team Leader

• Promote and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture.
• Monitor daily KPIs and drive improvements.
• Be actively present on the shop floor, supporting and leading the team.
• Manage labour effectively to ensure smooth production flow.
• Follow and enforce schedules to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Ensure team members follow company policies and safety procedures.
• Lead informal discussions and team briefings as needed.
• Report absences and support performance discussions.
• Complete daily production checks and update KPI boards.
• Support investigations into quality issues and drive permanent fixes.
• Maintain high housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Promote and apply Lean Manufacturing practices.

Working Hours of the Welding Team Leader

Monday- Thursday: 06:00-15:00
Friday: 06:00-11:00

Minimum Experience/ Skills Required

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices within a manufacturing environment
• Relevant welding and fabrication qualifications
• Proven hands-on experience as a Welder Fabricator
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead and support teams effectively
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, with experience in quality control and problem solving
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other digital tools for planning, reporting, and daily operations

In Return, the Welding Team Leader will Receive

• Hourly Rate: £19.26 per hour.
• Early Finish on a Friday.
• Genuine Career progression and development.
• Regular overtime available.