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.
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.
- First Aid or other relevant H&S certification.
7:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday
Salary 35k-40k
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Welding Team Leader in Witham employer: LJ Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive team at a leading manufacturer in Mid-Essex, where your expertise as a Powder Coating Team Leader will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement within a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety and quality. Enjoy the benefits of working in a well-established company that fosters innovation and efficiency, making it an excellent place to build a meaningful career.
