Job Description
MIG Welding Cell Leader DaventryMonday – Thursday 7am – 17:15pm Friday 7am – 13:00pm£40,950 per annum ( £17.50ph )We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cell Leader – MIG to oversee a team of welders within our client’s manufacturing operation. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll be responsible for welding tasks as well as guiding, mentoring, and supporting your team to ensure high standards of productivity, quality, and safety.Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a team of 6 MIG welders on assigned product lines.
* Monitor and drive team performance in terms of productivity, availability, and quality.
* Evaluate and support process improvements, including fixture changes, to meet or exceed target cycle times.
* Coordinate the flow of parts and materials to meet production schedules.
* Perform MIG welding and related processes to high standards.
* Promote and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures across the team and factory.
* Support and participate in training and development activities, maintaining your own continuous professional development.
* Perform other reasonable duties as required, in line with business needs and your position level.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Demonstrated experience in MIG welding within a manufacturing environment.
* Confident in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
* Strong leadership qualities with a proactive, team-first mindset.
* Health and safety awareness.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
* Reliable, punctual, and methodical in approach.
* Basic computer literacy.
Desirable:
* Formal welding qualifications or certifications.
* Experience with process improvement or lean manufacturing practices.