Team Leader
Team Leader
Site Location: B.E. Wedge Ltd, Stafford Street, Willenhall, WV13 1RZ
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader to join our busy team at B.E Wedge Ltd based in Willenhall, WV13. We are part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, a successful family-owned business offering secure employment to its employees for over 150 years. We have 14 sites nationwide and apply corrosion protection to all the steel you regularly see around you such as street furniture, lampposts, bridge beams and even football stadiums through our galvanizing process.
You won’t just be joining a business; you’ll be part of a group that can offer you opportunities and development for the whole of your career!
We pride ourselves on caring for each other, with fairness and trust at our core. If you have similar values, you might find us to be a great place to work.
What’s the role?
As a Team Leader you will help to deliver our Company’s mission being the ‘UK’s Galvanizer of choice’ through leading a team that delivers high-quality products and service to all our customers.
You will be based in a factory environment and main responsibilities include:
• Champion and ensure safe working practices.
• Follow the Production Plan and allocate resources, personnel and equipment.
• Develop shift members to enable multi-tasking capability.
• Ensure that work is prioritised to achieve optimum productivity in line with the production. programme and seeking to maximise efficiency where possible.
• Ensure shift personnel follow quality compliance needs, including defect reporting and implementing improvements as necessary.
• Attend at the daily production meeting.
• Suggest and implement improvements to facilities and the work environment.
Who would suit this role?
This role would suit someone who is confident leading and motivating a team.
You must have excellent communication skills, be organised, and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
You need to have a good level of IT and numeracy/literacy.
A valid Counterbalance FLT licence would advantageous but not essential.
Any previous galvanizing or steel experience would be beneficial.
What are the benefits?
• A permanent 38-hour contract, with gross pay from £590.14 per week.
• Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement.
• Annual pay reviews
• Regular opportunities to complete overtime to enhance income
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement.
• Enhanced pay for other leave (paternity, maternity etc.).
• Paid breaks during shifts are included in the hours of work
• Company pension scheme matching employee pension contributions.
• Employment protection and death in service cover for employees – paying out up to 2.5x annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support.
• Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Full training, equipment and PPE provided.
• Annual free flu vaccinations.
• Long service awards.
• Company share purchase opportunity.
• Free parking.
Hours?
Working Monday to Friday – rotational weekly shifts between 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.
How to apply?
If this sounds like a job that might be right for you, please click apply! – Application Form
Wedge Group Galvanizing is an equal opportunities employer, we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone is valued and welcomed.