Job Description:
Join our Team as: Night Shift Production Team Leader
Location: Cookstown
Hours of Work: 4 Day Week Monday – Wednesday 3:45pm to 2:15am and Thursday 3:45pm to 1:15am
Join our team at Terex Cookstown and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek skilled and dedicated Night Shift Production Team Leader to contribute to our Production team.
At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.
As a Night Shift Production Team Leader at Terex, based in Cookstown, you'll play a pivotal role in leading the production team while also being capable of carrying out welding/fabrication duties when required.
This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong people leadership to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and safety expectations are consistently met.
What you’ll do:
Duties include:
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Lead a night shift production team, ensuring workload, materials, and resources are effectively planned to meet production targets.
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Tack and weld components to a high-quality standard in line with engineering drawings.
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Maintain high standards of quality, productivity, and housekeeping within the production area.
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Ensure strict compliance with all Health & Safety processes, procedures, and future legislation.
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Support the Production Supervisor to deliver, manage, and control day-to-day production to ensure on‑time delivery.
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Apply high standards of 5S and promote Lean principles & methodology.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, safety, and productivity.
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Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and welding symbols.
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Comply with quality requirements and support internal audits where necessary.
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Apply a logical, methodical, and detail‑focused approach to fabrication tasks.
What you will bring:
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Significant production experience gained in a highly pressured and fast paced manufacturing environment.
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Be able to read and interpret complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables and other measuring instruments specialized to the job or industry.
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Must have relevant work experience, preferably welding in a heavy equipment environment
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Ideally you should have previous supervisory or people management experience.
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Good working knowledge of steel fabrication, machine parts and steel processing.
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Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for making good business decisions when required.
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Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks / projects at one time.
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Motivated self-starter with an eye for detail.
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Ability to drive quality improvements and meet targets
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Good IT skills.
All applicants must demonstrate through their application form how they meet the criteria for the position applied for. We reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage, if required.
This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.
Why Join Us:
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We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose
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Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued. -
We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
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We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
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Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
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We offer competitive rates of pay, Team Member bonus, Westfield healthcare, 33 holidays, pension, life assurance, LinkedIn Learning, on site free parking, Perks discount card.
For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link! Careers | Terex Corporate
How to Apply:
To apply for this role, click on the above red Apply button.
Terex is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of our community.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
Terex Overview:
Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.
We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.
With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.
For more information, please visit www.terex.com.
Additional Information:
We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.
