Job Description:
Night Shift Team Leader - Fabrication
Location: Irlam
Salary: From £30,000 per annum, with flexibility for experienced applicants
Shift Pattern: Tuesday to Friday, 22:00-06:00
Training: Initial training on day shifts for approximately 1-2 weeks
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Night Shift Team Leader to join the Fabrication department of a busy and growing production business based in Irlam.
The business is continuing to expand its production capabilities as it moves towards a 24/7 operation. As part of this development, they are looking to appoint someone who can help lead and support the night shift fabrication team, ensuring production runs efficiently and work is completed to the required standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in fabrication or manufacturing who is looking to take the next step into a leadership position. Equally, applications are welcomed from established Team Leaders or Supervisors looking for a new challenge.
Formal management experience is desirable but not essential. The company is particularly interested in individuals who have good technical knowledge, a practical hands-on approach and the ability to lead by example.
Training and ongoing support will be provided to help the successful candidate develop within the role.
The Role
Working within the Fabrication department, you will play an important part in the day-to-day running of the night shift, supporting the team and ensuring production requirements are achieved.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting and guiding the night shift fabrication team to ensure production targets and deadlines are met.
- Helping to organise workloads and allocate tasks across the team.
- Providing practical support and guidance to colleagues throughout the production process.
- Monitoring production activity to ensure work is completed efficiently and to the required quality standards.
- Ensuring fabrication processes and procedures are followed correctly.
- Carrying out quality checks and helping to resolve any production issues.
- Identifying problems and taking a proactive approach to finding solutions.
- Encouraging good working practices, productivity and attention to detail.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.
- Communicating effectively with management and other departments to ensure a smooth handover between shifts.
- Supporting the introduction of new equipment, machinery and production processes.
- Helping develop and strengthen the night shift operation as the business moves towards 24/7 production.
About You
We are looking for someone with relevant fabrication or production experience who has the confidence and ability to take responsibility for supporting a team.
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience within a fabrication, manufacturing or production environment.
- A good understanding of fabrication processes and general production operations.
- Previous experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor or Senior Operator would be advantageous.
- The ability to lead by example and encourage others to work to a high standard.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
- A strong focus on quality, productivity and health and safety.
- The confidence to support, motivate and guide colleagues.
- A dependable and proactive attitude.
- The willingness to undertake initial training on day shifts before moving onto permanent nights.
Previous formal management experience is not essential. Experienced fabrication or production professionals who are ready to take the next step into leadership are encouraged to apply.
What's On Offer?
- Starting salary from £30,000 per annum.
- Salary flexibility for candidates with relevant experience.
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Four-night working week, Tuesday to Friday.
- Consistent night shift hours of 22:00-06:00.
- Initial training on day shifts for approximately one to two weeks.
- Training and ongoing management support.
- Opportunity to develop into a key leadership position.
- The chance to play an important role in an expanding production operation.
How to Apply
If you have experience within fabrication, manufacturing or production and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career, we would be keen to hear from you.
Whether you are already an experienced Team Leader or a skilled fabrication professional ready to take the next step, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Apply today to find out more about the position and discuss the opportunity in confidence.
