Laser Cutting & Press Brake Team Leader
6 days ago
Derby
Laser Cutting & Press Brake Team Leader (Sheet Metal Fabrication) Urgently Required. Pay: £34,900 – £40,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: DerbyWe are a leading manufacturer of automated, high-technology machinery supplying a worldwide customer base. We are seeking an experienced Laser Cutting & Press Brake Team Leader to lead and continuously improve our laser cutting, folding and sheet metal fabrication section.We operate one of the cleanest stainless-steel laser shops in the industry, using modern, high-specification equipment to produce precision components for high-quality machinery. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader to develop their career while managing a skilled team in a high-technology, continuous-improvement environment.Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the laser cutting and press brake (folding) departmentSet up and operate laser cutting and press brake machinesPlan daily workloads and production schedulesEnsure quality standards are met through visual inspection and quality checksRead and interpret technical and engineering drawingsMaintain a safe, clean and efficient fabrication environmentDrive continuous improvement and process optimisationLead by example, motivating and developing your teamAbout YouYou will be an experienced Laser / Fabrication Team Leader with: Proven experience leading a sheet metal fabrication or laser cutting sectionStrong knowledge of laser cutting and press brake operationsExperience working with stainless steelAbility to work accurately in a precision manufacturing environmentStrong leadership, communication and planning skillsA proactive, hands-on approach with a strong work ethicAbility to work under pressure and adapt to changeBenefits Competitive salary: £34,900 – £40,000Career development and progression opportunitiesOpportunity to grow and develop your teamBe a key part of a manufacturing leadership teamFree on-site parkingExperience RequiredFabrication / Laser / Sheet Metal Leadership: 3 years (required)Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required)TPBN1_UKTJ