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Team Leader - Flooring Fabrication Department
Steelway
Manufactures and installs steel fencing, gates, access metalwork and multi‑use games areas.
Lead and support flooring fabrication team, ensure targets, quality, safety.
4 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
160 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Manufacturing
Fabrication
Steelwork
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Public Sector
Utilities
Infrastructure
Sports
Security
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
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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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
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