Job Description

We are looking for an organised, proactive, & hands-on Team Leader to support daily operations across our Flooring Fabrication team. Not only will you act as a point of guidance for your team - ensuring priorities are met, targets achieved, & a safe, efficient working environment is upheld, but you will also take a hands-on, practical approach to leading by example.


This role would be ideal for someone with strong fabrication experience, excellent communication skills, & the ability to guide a team to deliver high quality results.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, & support a team of fabricators, managing performance, standards, & punctuality. Plan workloads, allocate tasks, & monitor progress to ensure daily production targets are met. Participate in practical fabrication work to support output, accuracy, & quality. Ensure all flooring components are produced to specification, drawings, & quality standards. Conduct first-off checks & in-process inspections to maintain product conformity. Work closely with the Operations & Production Management teams to meet targets & resolve issues. Monitor sub-assembly stock levels & consumables, raising order requirements when necessary. Record daily outputs, production data, & relevant KPIs using company systems. Support the induction, training, & ongoing development of team members to maintain skill levels & consistency. Maintain safe working practices, drive a strong safety culture, & proactively identify improvement opportunities. Keep equipment & work areas clean, organised, & properly maintained. Contribute to continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations. Undertake additional reasonable tasks in line with business needs.

Additional Team Leader Responsibilities

Undertake & complete an NVQ Level 4 in Supervision (unless already held) Fire Marshall First Aider Health & Safety Representative Deputise as required Cover for other Team Leaders as required & ensure effective communication

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience within flooring fabrication, steel fabrication, or a similar manufacturing environment Previous leadership or senior operative experience (preferred but not essential) Confident in being able to lead, motivate, & coach a team Ability to read technical drawings, work accurately to measurements & maintain high standards of quality at all times Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise & coordinate workflow Confident communicator able to work effectively with colleagues across departments Good understanding of production targets, output planning, & performance management Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace & following established procedures

What We Offer

Opportunities for professional development & training 33 days' holiday including bank holidays Cycle to Work scheme

Hours of Work

Monday - Thursday, 06:00 - 14:00 & Friday, 06:00 - 13:00

(39 hours per week, site based)


If you feel you have the skills & drive to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV to cv@steelway.co.uk and ensure that your contact details are correct.