Welding/Fabrication Team Leader – MTL Advanced Full Time Night Shift Shift Rotation

VACANCY: Welding/Fabrication Team Leader

SHIFT: Monday – Thursday rotating Days 6am -4pm and Nights 8pm -6am.

PAY: £19.13 per hour – increasing to £20.56 after successful probation.

LOCATION: Rotherham, S60 (Close to Meadowhall, Sheffield)

ABOUT US:

MTL Advanced is hiring due to a major expansion, marked by the opening of our brand-new manufacturing facility, based in Rotherham just 5 minutes away from Meadowhall shopping centre.

MTL Advanced is operating from an impressive 390,000 sq. feet facility. We are a leading engineering and manufacturing company committed to innovation, quality and growth. As we continue to scale our capabilities, we are expanding our team and inviting skilled individuals to join us on our journey.

We have invested in an extensive range of technology and equipment and provide services to a range of OEM’s from leading industries including defence, security, construction, quarrying, recycling and rail.

Our inhouse capabilities include, large format Laser Cutting and Press Braking, CNC Precision Machining, Fabrication & Welding, Shot Blasting, Painting and final Assembly.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• You are responsible for the team’s performance measured against Health and Safety, Quality and Productivity targets.
• You will drive improvements in efficiencies throughout your department.
• You will highlight training gaps to ensure your shift has the correct operator skill level to meet the manufacturing plan
• You will ensure operators complete all production related documentation as per departmental procedure
• You will ensure the operators fully understand the plan and their responsibilities to meet all key objectives.
• You will take on responsibilities of your Team leader/supervisor in their absence where required.
• You will assume the role of an operator within your department when required
• You will be responsible for keeping all information on all production control boards and production review boards up to date.
• You will monitor the operators to ensure they maintain high standards of workmanship. (completing quality audits daily).
• You will generate a good shift handover for the following shifts cell leader where required.
• You will ensure any maintenance faults and problems are reported.
• You will oversee any process changes which occur within the team and department
• You will monitor 5s within the work area and drive improvements to ensure a safe and tidy work environment for all.
• You will drive a safety-first culture
• You will drive a ‘No Fault Forward’ culture
• You will monitor and maintain workshop standards with respect to.
• Safe and best practice is being followed
• Housekeeping standards are maintained
• Operators are following business and departmental process

ABOUT YOU:

• Experience of working in a welding and fabrication environment is essential.
• A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A culture of shared values, goals, attitudes and business growth
• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays)
• Secure onsite free parking
• Life Assurance plan (Death in Service)
• Monthly Prize Draw
• Company pension plan
• Reduced Costco Membership
• Reduced gym membership
• Healthcare Plan
• Colleague Referral Programme: we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
• Companywide initiatives to share in our future success
• A blend of training to support your career development

We know that our people are the most important asset to MTL Advanced, and we are looking for skilled, passionate and driven professionals to work with our inspirational leaders, promote our culture and enable change. Part of the WEC Group, with expertise across the manufacturing industry, a leading UK facility, innovation and investment make MTL a great choice for your career.