Sheet Metal Team lead

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.