Fitter Team Leader - Wigan - E5571

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40-hour week.
Salary: £35,734.40
Company benefits, sociable hours + 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and overtime paid at time and a half.

Your purpose is to lead and inspire a team of fitters, driving excellence in craftsmanship, efficiency, and safety. By providing guidance, training, and support to your team, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. Together, you will create exceptional modular solutions that meet our customers' needs and exceed their expectations.

Algeco UK is the leader in modular accommodation not only in the UK but around the world.  We provide more buildings for hire than anyone else, including modular buildings for sale and rent, and off-site permanent buildings for sale for temporary, semi-permanent and permanent use.

• Inspire and engage operatives, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the work requirements and providing guidance when needed, fostering a sense of shared purpose and commitment.
• Lead by example in all aspects of the role, including actively getting involved in the maintenance and repair of cabins, demonstrating your hands-on expertise and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive excellence in performance by monitoring operatives' speed and quality of work, delivering constructive feedback, and empowering them to reach their full potential.
• Lead the charge in achieving operational efficiency targets, motivating and guiding staff to maximise productivity and optimise processes, making each project a resounding success.
• Proactively communicate any issues related to staff performance or material shortages to the Production Manager, working collaboratively to overcome challenges and maintain seamless operations.
• Collaborate closely with tradespeople, offering valuable support and assistance, leveraging your expertise in general maintenance skills and proficient use of power tools.
• Uphold and exceed Algeco's stringent quality standards, continuously checking and working in alignment with customer expectations, creating a lasting impression of excellence in every project.
• Foster a strong health and safety culture within the team, promoting awareness, compliance, and accountability for maintaining a safe working environment.

• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide a team of fitters.
• Technical expertise in maintenance, repairs, and the use of power tools.
• Effective communication abilities to liaise with operatives and stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving capabilities to address challenges.
• Commitment to upholding quality standards and exceeding expectations.
• Collaboration skills to work closely with tradespeople and teams.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Dedication to health and safety, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is more than a wish list. We actively encourage a culture where everyone feels at home. Algeco is a place that brings together the very best people and their unique skills, experiences, abilities.
Research demonstrates that women and underrepresented groups tend not to apply for a job unless they meet all of the criteria. However, we encourage applications from anybody who can demonstrate their ability to fulfil the job even if they don’t meet every requirement. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and like they belong, regardless of their background or identity and are therefore committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process and will consider all applications on their merits.