Team Leader - Flooring Fabrication Department in Wolverhampton

We are looking for an organised, proactive, & hands‑on Team Leader to support daily operations across our Flooring Fabrication team. Not only will you act as a point of guidance for your team – ensuring priorities are met, targets achieved, & a safe, efficient working environment is upheld – but you will also take a hands‑on, practical approach to leading by example.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, & support a team of fabricators, managing performance, standards, & punctuality.
• Plan workloads, allocate tasks, & monitor progress to ensure daily production targets are met.
• Participate in practical fabrication work to support output, accuracy, & quality.
• Ensure all flooring components are produced to specification, drawings, & quality standards.
• Conduct first‑off checks & in‑process inspections to maintain product conformity.
• Work closely with the Operations & Production Management teams to meet targets & resolve issues.
• Monitor sub‑assembly stock levels & consumables, raising order requirements when necessary.
• Record daily outputs, production data, & relevant KPIs using company systems.
• Support the induction, training, & ongoing development of team members to maintain skill levels & consistency.
• Maintain safe working practices, drive a strong safety culture, & proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Keep equipment & work areas clean, organised, & properly maintained.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
• Undertake additional reasonable tasks in line with business needs.

Additional Team Leader Responsibilities

• Undertake & complete an NVQ Level 4 in Supervision (unless already held)
• Fire Marshall
• First Aider
• Health & Safety Representative
• Deputise as required
• Cover for other Team Leaders as required & ensure effective communication

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience within flooring fabrication, steel fabrication, or a similar manufacturing environment
• Previous leadership or senior operative experience (preferred but not essential)
• Confident in being able to lead, motivate, & coach a team
• Ability to read technical drawings, work accurately to measurements & maintain high standards of quality at all times
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise & coordinate workflow
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with colleagues across departments
• Good understanding of production targets, output planning, & performance management
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace & following established procedures

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development & training
• 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme

Hours of Work

Monday – Thursday, 06:00 – 14:00 & Friday, 06:00 – 13:00 (39 hours per week, site based)

If you feel you have the skills & drive to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your most up‑to‑date CV to cv@steelway.co.uk and ensure that your contact details are correct.