Sheet Metal Team lead

Senior Sheet Metal Worker / Team Leader?? Southall, West London?? £45,000–£50,000 + Benefits | Permanent | Full-Time I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Southall, who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Sheet Metal Worker / Team Leader to join their production team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled sheet metal professional with strong fabrication experience and natural leadership ability to take the next step in their career. You'll play a key role in overseeing daily workshop operations while remaining hands-on, ensuring high-quality standards and supporting the development of the team.The Role: As the Senior Sheet Metal Worker / Team Leader, you'll be responsible for producing precision sheet metal components while leading by example on the shop floor. You'll work from engineering drawings, operate a range of sheet metal machinery, maintain quality standards, and help ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.Key Responsibilities:\n

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• Set up and operate EuroMac punching machines, Pierceall machines, guillotines, and press brake bending machines.
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• Manufacture high-quality sheet metal boxes, panels, and fabricated components to customer specifications.
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• Read and interpret engineering drawings, working accurately to tight tolerances.
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• Calculate bend allowances and machine settings to ensure precision manufacturing.
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• Carry out quality inspections to ensure finished products meet specification.
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• Lead, mentor, and support workshop staff to maintain productivity and workmanship.
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• Assist with planning workloads and ensuring projects are completed on schedule.
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• Promote a safe, organised, and efficient working environment.
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• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.
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Essential:\n

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• Extensive hands-on sheet metal fabrication experience.
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• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
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• Experience operating punching, piercing, guillotine, and press brake machinery.
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• Excellent understanding of manufacturing tolerances and quality standards.
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• Strong mathematical ability, including calculating bend allowances and machine settings.
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• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team mentoring experience.
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• High attention to detail with a commitment to producing quality work.
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• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
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Desirable:\n

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• Welding experience or knowledge.
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• Previous experience in a senior or team leader position.
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What's on Offer:\n

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• £45,000–£50,000 per annum (depending on experience).
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• Company pension scheme.
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• Free on-site parking.
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• Permanent, full-time position.
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• Monday to Friday working hours, with occasional weekend work as required.
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• The opportunity to join an established business where you'll play a key role in the continued success of the manufacturing team.
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If you're an experienced Sheet Metal Worker looking for a senior, hands-on position with leadership responsibilities, I'd be keen to speak with you.