Fabrication/Plater Team Leader Up to £45,000 salary DoE Half day Fridays Growth opportunities Funded leadership training and qualifications Job Purpose Join a market leading component manufacturer as a Plater Team Leader, supplying critical components into Water, Wastewater, Oil & Gas, and Fire Protection. Carry out plating and fabrication operations with precision and efficiency, ensuring high-quality output and timely delivery of fabricated fittings. This will suit a driven team leader who has implemented processes and led teams in a manufacturing/engineering department. Key Responsibilities * Perform plating and fabrication operations on heavy duty sheet metal, mild/stainless steel, aluminium, brass to a high standard, ensuring consistency and quality across all components * Support customer delivery targets by maintaining timely completion of components * Maintain excellent product quality throughout the fabrication process * Read and interpret technical drawings to understand fabrication requirements Assist with fabrication tasks including: * MIG weld tacking, seam welding, and grinding (as needed) * Rolling of flat bar and T bar * Operating guillotine and auto-feed saw * Using punch press and radial arm drill * Work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues * Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures Skills & Experience * Previous experience in a plater/fabrication role within a manufacturing environment * Team leadership and coordinating a team of platers and fabricators to drive productivity and KPIs * Strong background in working with mild steel and stainless steel * Ability to read and work from technical drawings * Competence in operating metalworking machinery * Attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance