Welding Team LeaderWitham, EssexStarting Salary 30,500 + Bonus + 4 day week + Excellent BenefitsOur client, is looking to recruit an experienced Welding Team Leader to join their growing production team in Witham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering and manufacturing business producing construction products supplied to prestigious projects across the globe.Benefits4 day week Monday to Thursday20 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities Company pension scheme Profit-related bonus Sick pay, Life assurance cover and employee discounts and benefits schemeThe RoleYou will lead and motivate a team of welders, coordinate workloads and drive continuous improvement across the department. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership and organisational skills.DutiesLead, motivate and support the welding teamAllocate workloads and monitor production progress Ensure welding operations meet quality and safety standards Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications Carry out in-process inspections and final quality checks Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams Support training and development of team members Promote Lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with ISO standards and company procedures Assist with problem-solving and root cause analysis activities Skills and ExperiencePrevious experience within a welding or fabricati