Job Role: Shop Foreman/Fabrication Team Leader

Location: Commutable from Coventry, Leicester, Nuneaton and Bedworth

Shift: Monday to Thursday 07:15 - 16:030, Friday 07:15 - 12:15

Pay Rate: -2024 DOE

Benefits: Pension scheme, career progression, great team, bonus

The Company:

Our client is an expanding metal fabrication business delivering high-quality solutions to clients across multiple industries. Specialising in precision engineering, working with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, producing everything from bespoke components to large-scale structural fabrications.

The Role:

This is a hands-on leadership role, perfect for someone with solid MIG/TIG welding skills and a background in fabrication who can also coordinate, supervise, and mentor a team. You will be responsible for ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency while keeping production on schedule.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in a fabrication workshop environment.
• Strong MIG and TIG welding skills across a variety of metals.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to health and safety best practices.

The Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the fabrication team in daily operations.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and job specifications.
• Carry out high-quality MIG and TIG welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Organise workflow, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Train, mentor, and support team members to develop their skills.
• Support implementation of TPM, 5S/6S, and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Support implementation and adherence to EN 15085, IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards

Desirable:

• Familiarity with EN 15085, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949.
• Experience in Aerospace, Defence, or other regulated sectors.
• Exposure to CNC laser cutting and press brake operations.

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