We're looking for a Welding Team Leader to join a busy manufacturing environment in Mid-Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MIG/TIG/Laser welder to combine their technical expertise with team leadership and continuous improvement.
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
You'll play a key role in keeping the welding operation running safely, efficiently and to the highest possible standards, while coaching and developing a skilled, multi-disciplined team.
What you'll be doing
Lead, motivate and support a team of welders to achieve production and quality targets.
Allocate daily workloads and monitor progress against project schedules.
Provide hands-on coaching, feedback and technical support to team members.
Act as the first point of contact for welding-related technical issues.
Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, specifications and procedures.
Carry out in-process inspections and final quality checks.
Ensure welding activities comply with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
Promote excellent standards of PPE, equipment use and safe working practices.
Support incident investigations and corrective actions where required.
Drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen and other continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead problem-solving and root-cause analysis activities.
Help standardise processes and contribute to SOP improvements.
What we're looking for
Essential:
Proven experience as a professional welder, ideally with MIG, TIG and/or laser joining processes.
Previous experience of leading, mentoring or supervising others
Strong understanding of welding symbols and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
Knowledge of continuous improvement principles.
Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
Welding and fabrication qualifications.
Training in 5S, Lean, Six Sigma or similar CI methodologies.
Desirable:
Experience with robotic or automated welding systems.
Knowledge of weld inspection equipment and methodologies.
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) qualification. xrnqpay
First Aid or other relevant H&S certification.
7:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday
Salary 35k-40k
Welding Team Leader in Witham employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
