Team Leader - Welding/Commercial Bodybuilding
Rugby Up to £19/hour Permanent Full-Time
We're looking for a hands-on Team Leader with experience in welding or commercial vehicle bodybuilding to join a growing manufacturing business based in Rugby. If you know your way around a tape measure, MIG welder, and a crew of skilled bodybuilders, this could be the role for you.
You'll be leading a small but busy team focused on building bespoke tankers supporting the day-to-day running of the department while keeping quality, safety, and efficiency front and centre.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, support, and motivate a team of commercial bodybuilders, welders and fabricators
Allocate work, check quality, and ensure jobs stay on schedule
Interpret technical drawings and communicate build requirements clearly
Work closely with the Production Manager and engineering team
Ensure all health & safety standards are maintained on the shop floor
Contribute to hands-on tasks when required this is a working leadership role
What Were Looking For:
Previous experience in commercial bodybuilding or vehicle build/fabrication would be desirable although general fab/welding will be considered
Strong working knowledge of steelwork, welding, measuring, and fitting
Confident reading engineering drawings and allocating work
Prior team leader, supervisor, or senior fabricator experience
A proactive attitude, excellent communication,...