Company Overview

Our client are a leading precision sheet metal fabrication company, dedicated to delivering high-quality components to various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and construction. They pride themselves  on their cutting-edge technology and a culture of continuous improvement. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an experience production team leader to join their team.

Position Summary

They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sheet Metal Engineering Team Leader to oversee their advanced fabrication team. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in setting, and operating a specific suite of high-tech machinery. This is a crucial leadership role, ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining quality standards, and mentoring team members to meet production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of a sheet meta lteam utilising their Amada Press Brakes, ensuring all safety protocols and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) are strictly adhered to.
• Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings, and technical specifications to determine production requirements.
• Conduct regular quality checks on finished products using precision measuring instruments (e.g., calliper’s, micrometres, gauges) to ensure compliance with design specifications and tight tolerances.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machine issues to maintain production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Manage and perform routine preventative maintenance with the team and report any machinery malfunctions to the maintenance team.
• Mentor and provide hands-on training to junior operators and apprentices, fostering a culture of skill development and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and project management teams to optimize production processes and improve efficiency.

 Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a fast-paced sheet metal fabrication environment (minimum 2-3 Years)
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in engineering. This could be a BTEC or City and Guilds qualification in general engineering.
• ILM Level 3 or CMI Level 3 qualification desirable.
• Essential hands-on experience (setting and operating) of Amada Press brakes. Experience with Salvagnini Panel Benders would be advantageous:
• A strong understanding of all sheet metal processes.
• Proficiency in using CAD/CAM software for programming is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• A strong commitment to health and safety requirements and high managerial standards.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and shift allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Absence bonus scheme (after qualifying period)
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• On-site parking/Free parking

Salary

Minimum – £19.00 per hour  (which includes a shift allowance)

Hours of work = Monday – Thursday (16.30 – 03.00)

Holiday entitlement = 28 days (including bank holidays)

How to Apply

If you have the specified experience and are ready to take the next step in your career, please apply with your  CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant machine experience to trevor@alternative-recruitment.com