Sheet Metal Team lead
24 days ago
London
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\n • Set up and operate EuroMac punching machines, Pierceall machines, guillotines, and press brake bending machines.\n, • Manufacture high-quality sheet metal boxes, panels, and fabricated components to customer specifications.\n, • Read and interpret engineering drawings, working accurately to tight tolerances.\n, • Calculate bend allowances and machine settings to ensure precision manufacturing.\n, • Carry out quality inspections to ensure finished products meet specification.\n, • Lead, mentor, and support workshop staff to maintain productivity and workmanship.\n, • Assist with planning workloads and ensuring projects are completed on schedule.\n, • Promote a safe, organised, and efficient working environment.\n, • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.\nEssential:\n\n, • Extensive hands-on sheet metal fabrication experience.\n, • Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.\n, • Experience operating punching, piercing, guillotine, and press brake machinery.\n, • Excellent understanding of manufacturing tolerances and quality standards.\n, • Strong mathematical ability, including calculating bend allowances and machine settings.\n, • Previous leadership, supervisory, or team mentoring experience.\n, • High attention to detail with a commitment to producing quality work.\n, • Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.\nDesirable:\n\n, • Welding experience or knowledge.\n, • Previous experience in a senior or team leader position.\nWhat's on Offer:\n\n, • £45,000–£50,000 per annum (depending on experience).\n, • Company pension scheme.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • Permanent, full-time position.\n, • Monday to Friday working hours, with occasional weekend work as required.\n, • The opportunity to join an established business where you'll play a key role in the continued success of the manufacturing team.\n 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.