Fabrication Team Leader

Welding Supervision | Fabrication Operations | Production Leadership
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Rate: £21-£24 per hour + bonus
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:15am-4:30pm | Friday, 7:15am-12:15pm

Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fabrication Team Leader to oversee a skilled team of fabricators and welders within a busy manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a previous Welding Supervisor or Fabrication Foreman to take on a hands‑on leadership role, driving production performance, quality and continuous improvement.
The business specialises in high-quality welded assemblies for the aerospace and defence sectors, delivering projects ranging from prototypes and batch production to full‑scale manufacturing and installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop fabricators and welders to achieve production targets.
• Allocate labour, manage workflow and ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Interpret engineering drawings and maintain high standards of fabrication and welding quality.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Logistics to resolve production issues.
• Promote health and safety, conduct toolbox talks and ensure compliance with PPE requirements.
• Support performance reviews, attendance monitoring and team development.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S/6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support compliance with EN 15085, ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Assist the Operations Manager with capacity planning and resource management.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven leadership experience in a fabrication or welding environment - ESSENTIAL.
• Strong MIG/TIG welding knowledge and the ability to interpret engineering drawings - ESSENTIAL.
• Previous experience as a Welding Supervisor or Fabrication Foreman - DESIRABLE.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• A hands‑on approach with a strong focus on quality, safety and productivity.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, CNC laser cutting, press brakes or Lean Manufacturing - DESIRABLE.

Salary & Benefits

• £21-£24 per hour, depending on experience, plus bonus.
• Permanent position with workplace pension.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression as the business expands its manufacturing capabilities.