Welding Team Leader

Drive DeVilbiss has become a leading manufacturer of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail, and e-commerce channels in more than 100 countries around the world.

"Leading the World with Innovative Healthcare Solutions that Enhance Lives"

We're looking for an experienced Welding Team Leader to oversee our welding department and ensure we deliver high quality products efficiently, safely, and on time. This is a key leadership role supporting either the 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm shift as required.

About the Role

As the Welding Team Leader, you'll work closely with the Shift Production Manager to ensure production plans are met and quality standards are consistently achieved. You will lead the day to day running of the department, ensuring workstations are fully prepared, processes are followed, and the team is supported to perform at their best.

You'll act as the first point of contact for operational issues and people-related matters, conducting regular performance reviews including annual appraisals, mid year reviews, and quarterly 1:1s. A key part of the role is ensuring that all welded products meet the highest quality levels while maintaining strong efficiency and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily welding operations and ensure production targets are achieved.
• Maintain high safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Train new recruits and multi skill the team to increase flexibility.
• Support HR processes and ensure procedures are followed.
• Build strong working relationships across other departments to support a "one team" approach.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in a welding or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety in a production setting.
• Ability to meet deadlines, think ahead, and resolve issues quickly.
• Experience training and developing others, with strong communication skills.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We're not sharing the salary just yet, but it's competitive and worth talking about. What really makes us stand out is how proud our team is of the work they do. We make sure that dedication is recognised-not just with pay, but with great benefits and support.

Here's what you can look forward to, beyond the salary:

• Generous Annual Leave - 26 days to start, rising to 28 with service, plus your birthday off every year! You can also buy, sell, or carry over leave to suit your lifestyle.
• Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for a secure future.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Free, confidential support for your mental, emotional, and financial well being.
• Bike2Work Scheme - Save money and stay healthy with tax efficient bike purchases.
• Long Service Recognition - We celebrate your loyalty and contributions.
• Staff Discount - Enjoy great savings on our products.
• Perkbox Access - Unlock a world of perks, discounts, and rewards to make life a little sweeter.

Eligibility for some benefits depends on length of service

Please note

At Drive DeVilbiss, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, and we ensure that no individual is treated less favourably on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital or civil partnership status, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

We comply fully with all applicable legislation governing non discrimination in every location where we operate. Our recruitment and selection processes are regularly reviewed to ensure fairness, consistency, and that all candidates are assessed solely on the basis of their skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role.

Please note: All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK and supply accurate reference details covering their recent employment history. Certain roles may also be subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check.