Team Leader - Flooring Fabrication Department at Steelway in Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

stock management

production planning

quality inspection

data recording

fabrication

safety

Monitor sub-assembly stock levels & consumables, raising order requirements when necessary.
Support the induction, training, & ongoing development of team members to maintain skill levels & consistency.
Undertake & complete an NVQ Level 4 in Supervision (unless already held)
Lead, motivate, & support a team of fabricators, managing performance, standards, & punctuality.
Participate in practical fabrication work to support output, accuracy, & quality.
Maintain safe working practices, drive a strong safety culture, & proactively identify improvement opportunities.
Conduct first-off checks & in-process inspections to maintain product conformity.
Keep equipment & work areas clean, organised, & properly maintained.
Plan workloads, allocate tasks, & monitor progress to ensure daily production targets are met.
Ensure all flooring components are produced to specification, drawings, & quality standards.
Work closely with the Operations & Production Management teams to meet targets & resolve issues.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
Record daily outputs, production data, & relevant KPIs using company systems.
Cover for other Team Leaders as required & ensure effective communication

Requirements

technical drawings

fabrication

leadership

production targets

team coaching

organisational skills

Ability to read technical drawings, work accurately to measurements & maintain high standards of quality at all times
Proven experience within flooring fabrication, steel fabrication, or a similar manufacturing environment
Confident in being able to lead, motivate, & coach a team
Good understanding of production targets, output planning, & performance management
Confident communicator able to work effectively with colleagues across departments
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise & coordinate workflow
Previous leadership or senior operative experience (preferred but not essential)

Benefits

33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
Opportunities for professional development & training
Cycle to Work scheme

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£12 million turnover

Annual Revenue

The company achieves an annual turnover of £12 million, supported by modern investments like automated laser cutting technology.

30% capacity boost

Production Increase

Investments in modern fabrication technology, such as automated laser cutting, have increased production capacity by 30%.

Began fulfilling public-sector orders like coronation barriers for New Scotland Yard in the early years.
Pivoted during WWII to produce steel stretchers, then resumed post-war to rebuild its core metal fabrication business.
Expanded through mid-century acquisitions of companies like Hipkiss Bros, Fensecure, and Brickhouse, broadening its product range.
Supplies products including steel staircases, flooring, gates, security kiosks, fencing, and multi-use courts from two UK plants.
Serves diverse clients in rail heritage, industrial access structures, water-sector platforms, and high-security fencing sectors.
Notable highlights include providing mesh flooring for 1960s James Bond film sets and contributing to heritage rail projects.
Today, part of Northern Industries Group, they combine traditional craftsmanship with modern fabrication techniques.

Culture + Values

Since 1928

Family-run business

Pride in being part of a family-run business with long-serving employees and a strong legacy.

The best part of each department is the people and how they make you feel so welcomed.
Investment in people via the STEP programme offering rotational placements, apprenticeships and internal training
Close‑knit team environment where mutual support fuels collective growth
Commitment to innovation and excellence through contributions to major structural steel projects (e.g. Hinkley, HS2, Crossrail)
Learning culture: STEP provides engaging, tailored learning, creating a professional institute within workplace
Leadership support and open communication: employees can propose system improvements and receive encouragement

Environment + Sustainability

70% Reduction

Carbon Emissions Target

Aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 through the Green Steel initiative.

50/100 Rating

EcoVadis Performance

Achieved a notable score of over 50 points out of 100 in environmental sustainability ratings.

Less than 1%

Material Efficiency

Pre-cut metal purchasing minimizes scrap to below 1%, enhancing resource efficiency.

Adopted reduced-carbon “Green Steel” with ~70% lower carbon footprint vs traditional steel
Bath-dip galvanising to extend product lifespan and minimise replacements
Use of reusable/recyclable pallets and packaging (ISPM15 timber pallets returned for recycling)
Component sourcing from local suppliers within 30-mile radius to reduce transport emissions
Planned transport journeys to minimise footprint and eliminate unnecessary engine idling
Cycle-to-work scheme and transition to electric/hybrid company cars
BSI-accredited Integrated Management Systems covering Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety

Inclusion & Diversity

Female Employment +50%

Increase in Female Employment

Significant growth in female employment since 2020.

Women Represent 12.9%

Workforce Composition by Gender

Women make up 12.9% of the workforce.

Women in Leadership Roles

Managerial Roles Held by Women

24% of women in managerial or leadership positions.

Encourage and empower women in manufacturing through support programs and community building

Articles

Steelway Products

Careers at Steelway

Role

Description

stock management

production planning

quality inspection

data recording

fabrication

safety

Monitor sub-assembly stock levels & consumables, raising order requirements when necessary.
Support the induction, training, & ongoing development of team members to maintain skill levels & consistency.
Undertake & complete an NVQ Level 4 in Supervision (unless already held)
Lead, motivate, & support a team of fabricators, managing performance, standards, & punctuality.
Participate in practical fabrication work to support output, accuracy, & quality.
Maintain safe working practices, drive a strong safety culture, & proactively identify improvement opportunities.
Conduct first-off checks & in-process inspections to maintain product conformity.
Keep equipment & work areas clean, organised, & properly maintained.
Plan workloads, allocate tasks, & monitor progress to ensure daily production targets are met.
Ensure all flooring components are produced to specification, drawings, & quality standards.
Work closely with the Operations & Production Management teams to meet targets & resolve issues.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
Record daily outputs, production data, & relevant KPIs using company systems.
Cover for other Team Leaders as required & ensure effective communication

Requirements

technical drawings

fabrication

leadership

production targets

team coaching

organisational skills

Ability to read technical drawings, work accurately to measurements & maintain high standards of quality at all times
Proven experience within flooring fabrication, steel fabrication, or a similar manufacturing environment
Confident in being able to lead, motivate, & coach a team
Good understanding of production targets, output planning, & performance management
Confident communicator able to work effectively with colleagues across departments
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise & coordinate workflow
Previous leadership or senior operative experience (preferred but not essential)

Benefits

33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
Opportunities for professional development & training
Cycle to Work scheme

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£12 million turnover

Annual Revenue

The company achieves an annual turnover of £12 million, supported by modern investments like automated laser cutting technology.

30% capacity boost

Production Increase

Investments in modern fabrication technology, such as automated laser cutting, have increased production capacity by 30%.

Began fulfilling public-sector orders like coronation barriers for New Scotland Yard in the early years.
Pivoted during WWII to produce steel stretchers, then resumed post-war to rebuild its core metal fabrication business.
Expanded through mid-century acquisitions of companies like Hipkiss Bros, Fensecure, and Brickhouse, broadening its product range.
Supplies products including steel staircases, flooring, gates, security kiosks, fencing, and multi-use courts from two UK plants.
Serves diverse clients in rail heritage, industrial access structures, water-sector platforms, and high-security fencing sectors.
Notable highlights include providing mesh flooring for 1960s James Bond film sets and contributing to heritage rail projects.
Today, part of Northern Industries Group, they combine traditional craftsmanship with modern fabrication techniques.

Culture + Values

Since 1928

Family-run business

Pride in being part of a family-run business with long-serving employees and a strong legacy.

The best part of each department is the people and how they make you feel so welcomed.
Investment in people via the STEP programme offering rotational placements, apprenticeships and internal training
Close‑knit team environment where mutual support fuels collective growth
Commitment to innovation and excellence through contributions to major structural steel projects (e.g. Hinkley, HS2, Crossrail)
Learning culture: STEP provides engaging, tailored learning, creating a professional institute within workplace
Leadership support and open communication: employees can propose system improvements and receive encouragement

Environment + Sustainability

70% Reduction

Carbon Emissions Target

Aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 through the Green Steel initiative.

50/100 Rating

EcoVadis Performance

Achieved a notable score of over 50 points out of 100 in environmental sustainability ratings.

Less than 1%

Material Efficiency

Pre-cut metal purchasing minimizes scrap to below 1%, enhancing resource efficiency.

Adopted reduced-carbon “Green Steel” with ~70% lower carbon footprint vs traditional steel
Bath-dip galvanising to extend product lifespan and minimise replacements
Use of reusable/recyclable pallets and packaging (ISPM15 timber pallets returned for recycling)
Component sourcing from local suppliers within 30-mile radius to reduce transport emissions
Planned transport journeys to minimise footprint and eliminate unnecessary engine idling
Cycle-to-work scheme and transition to electric/hybrid company cars
BSI-accredited Integrated Management Systems covering Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety

Inclusion & Diversity

Female Employment +50%

Increase in Female Employment

Significant growth in female employment since 2020.

Women Represent 12.9%

Workforce Composition by Gender

Women make up 12.9% of the workforce.

Women in Leadership Roles

Managerial Roles Held by Women

24% of women in managerial or leadership positions.

Encourage and empower women in manufacturing through support programs and community building

Articles

Steelway Products

Careers at Steelway