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Assembly Team Leader

assembly worker with tools

Due to continued growth, Unifabs is looking to recruit an experienced assembler who can work independently from technical drawings and, when needed, lead a small team on a job. You will plan the build, brief the team, keep quality and output on track, and sign off the finished work against the drawing.

Duties include:

  • Read and interpret fabrication and assembly drawings (dimensions, tolerances, weld symbols, BOMs)
  • Plan the build sequence and organise the work for yourself and a small team
  • Fit up, assemble and check sheet metal and steel parts to specification
  • Guide and support team members, and check their work
  • Report drawing errors, material shortages or delays early, before they become problems
  • Keep the work area safe, and make sure the team follows safety rules

The role:

Full-time, Permanent

Day shift

07:30 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday
07:30 – 13.30 Friday

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

The candidate:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Proven experience in fabrication or metal assembly
  • Able to read technical drawings independently (essential)
  • Experience leading, training or directing others (charge hand, supervisor or lead hand level)
  • Good communicator who can give clear instructions and deal with problems calmly
  • Takes ownership of quality and delivery dates
  • Fluent enough in English to follow drawings, instructions and safety information

The package:

Salary: £16.00 – £18.50 per hour depending on experience

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Location:

In person – Haunchwood Park Drive, Galley Common, Nuneaton, CV10 9SP

Interested? 

If you feel you have the experience and skills to become our new Assembly Team Leader we’d love to hear from you – apply today via the form or though the listing on indeed.com!

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