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Job Title: Fabrication Team Leader
Location: UK-Based Fabrication Company
Reports to: Operations Manager
Department: Production / Fabrication
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Thursday 07:15–16:30, Friday 07:15–12:15 (flexibility required)

Company Overview:

A leading UK-based fabrication company specialising in high-quality welded assemblies for the Aerospace and Defence sectors. Operating in a fast-paced and diverse production environment, the company supports a wide variety of customer needs—from batch production and prototyping to full-scale manufacturing, design, and on-site installation. Certified to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and EN 15085 standards, the company is committed to excellence, innovation, and continued expansion.

Role Summary:

A proactive and experienced Fabrication Team Leader is required to support the Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in managing day-to-day operations on the shop floor. This hands-on role involves leading a team of fabricators and welders to ensure production targets are met while upholding high standards in quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management



Lead, motivate, and support the fabrication team to achieve daily production targets.

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Provide training, mentoring, and development, particularly in welding techniques and safety standards.

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Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture.

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Conduct performance reviews and monitor attendance.

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Support HR-related processes including disciplinary and return-to-work procedures.

Production Oversight

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Ensure smooth workflow and scheduling to meet deadlines.

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Allocate labour based on project needs and team skillsets.

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Monitor project progress and address production bottlenecks.

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Maintain strong communication with Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams.

Technical Responsibilities

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Interpret technical drawings and ensure precision in production.

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Support welding quality standards and perform weld coordination tasks when necessary.

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Promote and implement TPM, 5S/6S, and Lean Manufacturing practices.

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Ensure adherence to EN 15085, IATF 16949, and ISO 9001.

Health, Safety & Compliance

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Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with PPE and H&S policies.

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Conduct safety inspections and toolbox talks.

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Respond to incidents and participate in investigations.

Continuous Improvement

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Lead process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce waste.

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Assist with capacity planning and resource management.

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Contribute to strategic planning and cross-functional production projects.

Skills & Qualifications:

Essential:

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Proven leadership experience in a fabrication or welding environment.

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In-depth knowledge of MIG/TIG welding, fabrication techniques, and engineering drawings.

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Strong organisational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.

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Confident communicator and motivator with a hands-on leadership style.

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Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and safety.

Desirable:

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Experience in Aerospace, Defence, or other regulated industries.

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Exposure to CNC laser cutting and press brake operations.

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Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

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Familiarity with EN 15085, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949 standards

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