Nights Manufacturing Lead - Fabrication Wakefield Permanent Nights – Monday – Thursday 8pm – 7am Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be exclusively supporting one of our West Yorkshire based clients in their search for a Manufacturing Lead to oversee all steel fabrication activities across the night shift. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll supervise a team of welders and fabricators to ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and to specification. Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Lead include: Lead the fabrication team to meet daily and weekly targets for steel frames and assemblies Supervise welding, cutting, and assembly tasks to ensure compliance with drawings and production specs Provide technical guidance and development opportunities to your team Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment Monitor stock levels of consumables, tools, and materials to prevent downtime Collaborate with QA and H&S teams to address issues and implement continuous improvements Support a culture of accountability, quality, and efficiency across the team We’re looking for Manufacturing Leaders with the below skills & experience: Hands-on experience in a fabrication or steel manufacturing environment Ability to read and interpret technical and fabrication drawings Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment Working knowledge of welding standards and fabrication practices Strong awareness of health and safety in a manufacturing environment Positive, proactive leadership style and effective communication skills NVQ Level 2/3 in Fabrication & Welding or equivalent Understanding of lean manufacturing principles This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing business who are at the forefront of their market! For more details please contact Emma Bartholomew or Jonny Powell.