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Team Leader - Welding
Crittall Windows Ltd —Witham
- £30,000 - £32,500 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Team Leader - Welding

Crittall Windows Ltd -
Witham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£30,000 - £32,500 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Financial planning services
Company pension
Employee discount
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

TIG welding
Six Sigma
Continuous improvement
MIG welding
Mentoring
Organisational skills
Kaizen
Welding
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Summary

The Welding Team Leader is responsible for overseeing daily welding operations, ensuring high‑quality workmanship, safe working practices, and efficient workflow across the welding team. This role combines strong technical welding expertise with leadership responsibilities, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Team Leader will drive performance through coaching, process optimisation, and alignment with the company’s values.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management
Lead, support, and motivate a team of welders to achieve production targets and quality standards.
Coordinate daily workloads, allocate tasks, and monitor progress in line with project schedules.
Provide coaching, feedback, and skills development to team members.
Act as the first point of contact for resolving technical issues, escalating problems where necessary.
Conduct performance discussions and support training plans to develop a multi‑skilled workforce.

Operational Excellence

Ensure all welding activities meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and welding procedures, ensuring team adherence.
Conduct in‑process inspections and final checks to maintain compliance with welding standards.
Collaborate with production planners, quality inspectors, and engineering teams to resolve issues swiftly.

Safety & Compliance

Promote a strong safety culture by modelling safe behaviour and enforcing safety policies.
Ensure correct use of PPE, tools, and equipment across the team.
Participate in incident investigations and support corrective actions.
Ensure team compliance with ISO standards and company guidelines.

Continuous Improvement

Champion Lean, 5S, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
Lead problem‑solving sessions and root‑cause analyses (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone).
Support standardisation of work processes and contribute to SOP updates.

Experience

Essential

Proven experience as a welder (MIG/TIG/Laser joining processes).
Experience leading or mentoring others in a workshop or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of welding symbols & procedures.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement principles.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

Experience with robotic/automated welding systems.
Experience with weld inspection equipment and methodologies
Experience in fenestration industry

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

Training in 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies.
Certification in welding and fabrication

Desirable

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
First‑aid or safety‑related certifications.

Pay: £30,000.00-£32,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Financial planning services
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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