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:

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

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Welding experience or knowledge.
• Previous experience in a senior or team leader position.

What's on Offer:

• £45,000–£50,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday working hours, with occasional weekend work as required.
• The opportunity to join an established business where you'll play a key role in the continued success of the manufacturing team.

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.