Team Leader - Flooring Fabrication Department

Day Shift Full Time, Permanent

December 15, 2025

We are looking for an organised, proactive, & hands on Team Leader to support daily operations across our Flooring Fabrication team. Not only will you act as a point of guidance for your team - ensuring priorities are met, targets achieved, & a safe, efficient working environment is upheld, but you will also take a hands on, practical approach to leading by example.

This role would be ideal for someone with strong fabrication experience, excellent communication skills, & the ability to guide a team to deliver high quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, & support a team of fabricators, managing performance, standards, & punctuality.
• Plan workloads, allocate tasks, & monitor progress to ensure daily production targets are met.
• Participate in practical fabrication work to support output, accuracy, & quality.
• Ensure all flooring components are produced to specification, drawings, & quality standards.
• Conduct first off checks & in process inspections to maintain product conformity.
• Work closely with the Operations & Production Management teams to meet targets & resolve issues.
• Monitor sub assembly stock levels & consumables, raising order requirements when necessary.
• Record daily outputs, production data, & relevant KPIs using company systems.
• Support the induction, training, & ongoing development of team members to maintain skill levels & consistency.
• Maintain safe working practices, drive a strong safety culture, & proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Keep equipment & work areas clean, organised, & properly maintained.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
• Undertake additional reasonable tasks in line with business needs.

Additional Team Leader Responsibilities

• Undertake & complete an NVQ Level 4 in Supervision (unless already held)
• Fire Marshall
• First Aider
• Health & Safety Representative
• Deputise as required
• Cover for other Team Leaders as required & ensure effective communication

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience within flooring fabrication, steel fabrication, or a similar manufacturing environment
• Previous leadership or senior operative experience (preferred but not essential)
• Confident in being able to lead, motivate, & coach a team
• Ability to read technical drawings, work accurately to measurements & maintain high standards of quality at all times
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise & coordinate workflow
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with colleagues across departments
• Good understanding of production targets, output planning, & performance management
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace & following established procedures

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development & training
• Cycle to Work scheme

Hours of Work

Monday - Thursday, 06:00 - 14:00 & Friday, 06:00 - 13:00

(39 hours per week, site based)

If you feel you have the skills & drive to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your most up to date CV to and ensure that your contact details are correct.

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