WORKSHOP TEAM LEADER

JKH Ltd; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Cover

Production Bonus

Job summary

JKH Ltd, based in Mildenhall, is seeking a Workshop Team Leader to oversee assembly, welding and fabrication duties and to support the Workshop Supervisor in managing production and leading the Workshop team.

You will assemble and fit handrails and gratings, interpret technical drawings, and ensure BSEN1090 compliance while coordinating with the office and quality teams. This role is on-site with a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Qualified MIG welder with fabrication experience.
• City and Guilds Level 2 in MIG Welding (or equivalent).
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with technical drawings, cutting lists and BSEN1090 compliance.
• Ability to fabricate steelwork to BSEN1090 standard.
• Experience operating a range of metalworking equipment.
• Experience overseeing health and safety in manufacturing.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the workshop department and ensure customer requirements meet JKH quality standards.
• Monitor production processes and workloads to meet deadlines; flag issues with drawings and cutting lists.
• Provide cover for Workshop Supervisor during absence; attend relevant meetings.
• Assemble and fit handrails, gratings and accessories on casted products.
• Follow and interpret technical drawings and cutting lists; cut and fabricate steel to BSEN1090.
• Set up MIG welders for various welds depending on material/design.
• Assist with galvanising preparation and process.
• Operate metalworking equipment safely.
• Share knowledge with new employees as part of the rotation programme.
• Complete BSEN1090 paperwork; manage loading/unloading and storage of materials.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Education

City and Guilds Level 2 in MIG Welding

Job description

Responsible for undertaking assembly and welding/fabrication duties whilst supporting the Workshop Supervisor with managing production and leading the Workshop team.

Reference

JKH/104

location

Mildenhall

contract

Permanent

Full time on site

Salary & Benefits

• £19.98 per hour, overtime available at 1.5x hourly rate depending on business need
• 22 days holiday per year + bank holidays (7 holiday days to be used for Christmas shutdown) rising to 26 days with length of service
• Health Cash Plan, Death in Service Cover, production bonus (after successful completion of probation period)

department

Workshop

hours

• 40hrs per week
• Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the running of the department ensuring that customer requirements and JKH quality standards and targets are fully met, reporting any quality defects or concerns to the Supervisor and Quality team.
• Monitor production processes and workload to ensure that orders are completed on time and adjust schedules as needed, advising the office team of any issues with drawings and cutting lists which may delay production.
• Provide cover for the Workshop Supervisor when they are absent for sickness, holiday and training etc. attending relevant meetings as needed.
• Assemble & fit handrails, gratings and other accessories on casted products.
• Follow and interpret technical drawings and cutting lists.
• Cut and fabricate steel accurately to technical drawings and BSEN1090 standard.
• Set up MIG welders to undertake a range of different welds dependent upon materials and design.
• Assist with galvanising process including the preparation of products for galvanising.
• Use tools and equipment in safe manner, metalworking equipment includes handheld grinders, hydraulic press, cropper, pillar drill, band saw, belt grinder, metal roller, and bender.
• Share knowledge and experience with new employees and colleagues working in department as part of the JKH rotation programme.
• Complete all paperwork required for BSEN1090 compliance.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of lorries, log goods (such as steel) that are delivered and ensure they are stored in the correct place.

Knowledge, Experience And Technical Skills

• Qualified MIG Welder and Fabricator with relevant experience.
• City and Guilds Level 2 qualification in Metal Inert Gas Welding or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience working in a production/manufacturing environment producing high quality products – working with concrete products is desirable.
• Experience with technical drawings, cutting lists and managing production schedules.
• Ability to fabricate steelwork to BSEN1090 standard.
• Experience operating a range of metalworking equipment.
• Experience of overseeing health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of MS packages including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Our Values

Be an ambassador for JKH’s brand and values – demonstrate the company values through

Behaviour And Ways Of Working

• Integrity – Act with honesty and deliver on promises. Maintain strong moral principles at all times regardless of who is watching.
• Accountability – Safety is the priority, don’t cut corners. Everything is done to the highest standard and always look for what can be improved. Take ownership of tasks and do not walk past a problem expecting the next person to deal with it.
• Collaboration – Co-operate with others to achieve team goals. Treat everyone with respect and provide support where you can.

Workshop Team Leader - Job Description and Person Specification - October 2023