We’re hiring for a Fabricator Team Leader to join a leading manufacturer based in Hyde, Tameside. This is a hands-on role for a skilled fabricator who’s ready to take the next step into team leadership, supporting a busy production environment and driving continuous improvement.
This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that offers structured development, a strong team culture, and world-class training within a global group.
What’s on offer?
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* 38.5 hours per week
* Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4:15pm / Friday 7:30am – 1:00pm
* 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
* Company pension plan
* Life assurance (x3 salary)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Retail discounts and cashback offers
* Ongoing training and management development opportunities
What will you be doing as a Fabricator Team Leader?
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to fabricate steel components to specification
* Performing MIG welding, seam welding, grinding and using fabrication machinery including guillotines, saws, and punch presses
* Delegating daily tasks and providing frontline supervision to the fabrication team
* Supporting planning and production to ensure workflow efficiency
* Acting as the go-to person on the shop floor for operational issues
* Maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality, and housekeeping
* Participating in management training and leadership development programmes
What do you need?
* Previous experience in a fabrication role with strong technical knowledge
* The ability to read and work from detailed technical drawings
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* A proactive and organised approach with a focus on quality and team development
* Experience operating a range of fabrication tools and machinery
* Time-served apprenticeship (advantageous)
If you’re a skilled fabricator looking to step into a leadership role or an experienced Team Leader ready for a fresh challenge, this is a brilliant opportunity to grow your career within a globally respected business. Apply today for immediate consideration or speak with Joy at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.
KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care; however, due to the high volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted