Careers
Production Team Leader - Nightshift
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sheet Metal Engineering Team Leader to oversee our advanced fabrication team. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in setting, and operating a specific suite of high-tech machinery. This is a crucial leadership role, ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining quality standards, and mentoring team members to meet production targets.
Working Hours
| Day | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4:30pm | 3:00am |
| Tuesday | 4:30pm | 3:00am |
| Wednesday | 4:30pm | 3:00am |
| Thursday | 4:30pm | 3:00am |
| Friday | — | — |
| Saturday | — | — |
| Sunday | — | — |
Core Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of a sheet metal team utilising our Amada Press Brakes, ensuring all safety protocols and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) are strictly adhered to.
- Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings, and technical specifications to determine production requirements.
- Conduct regular quality checks on finished products using precision measuring instruments (e.g., calliper’s, micrometres, gauges) to ensure compliance with design specifications and tight tolerances.
- Troubleshoot and resolve machine issues to maintain production efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Manage and perform routine preventative maintenance with the team and report any machinery malfunctions to the maintenance team.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a fast-paced sheet metal fabrication environment (minimum 2-3 Years)
- A relevant Level 3 qualification in engineering. This could be a BTEC or City and Guilds qualification in general engineering.
- A strong understanding of all sheet metal processes.
Desirable
- ILM Level 3 or CMI Level 3 qualification desirable.
- Essential hands-on experience (setting and operating) of Amada Press brakes. Experience with Salvagnini Panel Benders would be advantageous.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
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