Work Shop Team Leader

Orion Electrotech; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established sheet metal fabrication company is seeking a Workshop Team Leader in Telford to manage a skilled team of welders, fabricators, and machinists. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in workshop leadership and a strong background in sheet metal fabrication. This role offers a competitive pay rate of £18.00 – £19.00 per hour with stable day-shift hours. A supportive team environment is provided.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Stable day-shift hours

Opportunity to work with a reputable company

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a workshop leadership role.
• Strong background in sheet metal fabrication, particularly with mild and stainless steel.
• Hands-on knowledge of welding, fabrication, and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations within the workshop.
• Supervise and support a team of welders, fabricators, and machinists.
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Skills

Workshop leadership

Team management

Communication

Technical drawing interpretation

Job description

Workshop Team Leader – Fabrication & Machining

Location: Telford
Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift (39 hours/week)
Pay: £18.00 – £19.00 per hour (DOE)

A well-established sheet metal fabrication company, specialising in mild and stainless steel, is seeking a proactive and experienced Workshop Team Leader to oversee a skilled team of welders, fabricators, and machinists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily operations within the workshop.
• Supervise and support a team of welders, fabricators, and machinists.
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
• Coordinate workflow and allocate tasks effectively.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a workshop leadership role.
• Strong background in sheet metal fabrication, particularly with mild and stainless steel.
• Hands-on knowledge of welding, fabrication, and machining processes.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Stable day-shift hours.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable and growing company.
• Supportive team environment.

If you're a motivated leader with a passion for precision engineering and team development, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.