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Metalwork Team Leader
Advanced Electronics Limited —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day shift
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Sheet Metal Worker
1973 —South Shields
- £19 - £38 an hour
- Full-time
- Welding
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
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Pressbrake General Operators
Hydram —Sedgefield
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
Sheet Metal Fabrication Supervisor
On Fabrications Ltd (OnFab) —Cramlington
- £21 - £23 an hour
- Overtime
- Management
- Team management
- In-person
- Free parking
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Pressbrake Advanced Operators
Hydram —Sedgefield
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
Driver/ Fabrication Assistant
On Fabrications Ltd (OnFab) —Cramlington
- £14 - £20 an hour
- Overtime
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
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Production Operator
Universal Wolf —Blyth
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Sheet Metal Worker
1973 —South Shields
Sheet Metal Worker required for busy fabrication shop in South Shields. Good welding skills are essential (MAG/TIG), as is the ability to interpret and work…
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Sheet Metal Worker / Fabricator / Welder
Universal Wolf —Blyth
You'll often be working on new products and looking for improved ways to make them, as we onboard new projects. Have some experience as a Fabricator / Welder.
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Metalwork Team Leader

Advanced Electronics Limited -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

Qualifications

First aid
Mentoring
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Supervision

Lead, motivate, and support metal work team

Allocate daily tasks and ensure the right skills are matched to each job

Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and discipline on the shop floor

Provide on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and skills development

Act as the first point of contact for team issues or concerns

2. Production Planning & Execution

Follow the production schedule and ensure targets are met (output, quality, deadlines)

Prioritise jobs based on urgency, capacity, and material availability

Coordinate shift handovers to maintain production continuity

Identify and escalate risks to delivery (machine downtime, labour shortages, material delays)

Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency

3. Health, Safety & Compliance

Enforce strict adherence to health & safety procedures and PPE requirements

Conduct toolbox talks and support risk assessments and method statements

Ensure safe use of machinery, tools, welding equipment, and lifting gear

Report, investigate, and help prevent accidents, near-misses, and unsafe practices

Maintain compliance with company, legal, and industry safety standards

4. Quality Control & Standards

Ensure work is completed to drawings, specifications, and tolerances

Carry out first-off checks and in-process quality inspections

Identify defects, rework issues, or recurring quality problems

Work with quality teams to implement corrective actions

Promote “right first time” manufacturing culture

5. Equipment, Materials & Workspace Management

Ensure machines and tools are correctly set up and maintained

Report faults or maintenance needs promptly

Monitor material usage and reduce waste or scrap

Ensure work areas remain clean, organised, and compliant with 5S standards

Support audits of tooling, jigs, fixtures, and consumables

6. Communication & Coordination

Liaise with production planners, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams

Communicate daily targets, priorities, and changes to the team

Provide clear shift reports and production updates to management

Support introduction of new products, drawings, or processes

7. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Track production output, downtime, scrap, and efficiency

Identify trends or bottlenecks affecting performance

Support KPIs such as OEE, on-time delivery, and quality metrics

Contribute to daily/weekly production meetings

8. Continuous Improvement

Encourage team suggestions for process improvements

Support lean manufacturing, waste reduction, and standardised work

Assist with training on new processes, equipment, and best practices

Lead by example in productivity, safety, and quality mindset

Attributes

Relevant Experience

Experience of working in a busy manufacturing setting or a similar environment and have managed a team

Education and Training

GCSES in Maths and English
First Aid trained (desirable)

Skills, abilities and specialist knowledge

Strong organisation and planning skills
Effectively be able to carry out key processes like: CNC Punch press, CNC press brake, welding, folding & powder coating
Understand engineering drawings, documentation and material handling
Have strong communication (written &verbal) and problem-solving skills
Reliable and able to demonstrate a flexible approach

Working hours: Currently 2 shift rotation, including an early shift and back shift. Mon-Fri 6am-2pm day shift and Mon-Thurs 2pm-12 midnight back shift.

15% shift allowance.

If you're excited by this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Please tell us about yourself by uploading your CV.

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