Welding Team Leader in Wakefield

Welding Team Leader We are recruiting for a hands on Team Leader for the Welding Department to work for our client who are in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The business is a specialist fabrication and welding company manufacturing high-quality products for the construction industry. Our business combines fabrication, welding, hydraulic assemblies and components to produce robust and reliable equipment that meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. Job Purpose The Team Leader will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the fabrication, welding and assembly departments. The role is focused on ensuring workloads are effectively managed, production schedules are achieved, and health & safety and quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process. The successful candidate will provide hands-on leadership while coordinating resources, monitoring productivity, supporting workforce development, and ensuring the safe manufacture of fabricated products and assemblies. Key Responsibilities * Lead, supervise, and support a team of fabricators, welders, assemblers, and production operatives. * Allocate daily workloads in line with production schedules and business priorities. * Monitor employee performance and productivity, providing coaching and guidance where required. * Conduct daily production toolbox talks and communicate targets, priorities, and any operational updates. * Assist with staff training and development to improve skill levels and operational flexibility. * Promote a positive working culture focused on teamwork, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Skills & Experience * Proven experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor, Chargehand, or Senior Fabricator/Welder role. * This role may also be of interest to someone with the necessary experience and qualifications who wishes to progress their career. Training will be provided as required. * Strong fabrication and welding background within a manufacturing environment. * Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings. * Strong organisational and workload management skills. * Good communication and people-management abilities. * Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills. * Good understanding of quality control procedures. * Competent with Microsoft Office and production documentation. Desirable Qualifications & Experience * NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Fabrication & Welding. * Experience within the fabrication & welding sectors. * Supervisory or leadership qualification. Personal Attributes * Strong leader with a hands-on approach. * Self-motivated and proactive. * Excellent attention to detail. * Quality-driven mindset. * Reliable and dependable. * Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet production deadlines. * Committed to high standards of safety and workmanship. THE HOURS: You will be required to work on a day shift Monday – Thursday 7am-4pm, Friday 7am- 1pm THE PAY: You will earn an annual salary of £35-40k depending on experience. Questech Recruitment is a specialist engineering support within the Mechanical & Engineering industry, our focus is to support many clients within the M&E Sectors. If you feel you match the desired criteria, or you would like more information on roles such as CNC Machinist , CNC Programmer, CNC Setter , CNC Operator, we would really like to hear from you.#CNC #CNCProgrammer #fanuc #CNCSetter #CNCOperator #heidenhein #hurco #pressBRake #Plasma