Welding Team Leader in HP19, Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

On-site parking

EV charging points

Social events

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer in Aylesbury for a Production Team Leader (Welding Cell). You will supervise welding personnel, plan daily production, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires coded welding qualifications, supervisory experience in a project-based manufacturing environment, and strong communication skills. 37.5 hours, typically Monday–Friday with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Coded welding qualifications required.
• Experience supervising or leading a team in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise welding personnel and drive team performance.
• Plan daily production activities to meet schedules.
• Promote health and safety in the workshop.
• Ensure output aligns with quality control plans and inspections.
• Monitor progress and report across shifts.
• Lead Lean, 5S, Kaizen and visual management improvements.

Skills

Coded welding

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.