Cladding Team Leader
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Vertiv scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Specification - Cladding Team Leader
Job Title: Cladding Team Leader
Location: Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Company: Vertiv
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
Vertiv is seeking an experienced and motivated Cladding Team Leader to join our manufacturing team in Letterkenny.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of cladding operatives, coordinating daily production activities and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong technical knowledge, effective communication skills and the ability to support team performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the cladding team to meet production targets.
- Allocate tasks and ensure workloads are distributed effectively across team members.
- Oversee cladding installation and assembly activities in accordance with technical drawings and specifications.
- Monitor productivity, quality and performance to ensure production deadlines are achieved.
- Provide hands-on support, technical guidance and training to team members.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures and company policies.
- Conduct quality checks and address any defects or workmanship issues.
- Liaise with production supervisors and other departments to ensure efficient workflow.
- Identify and escalate material shortages, equipment issues and production delays.
- Support the onboarding and development of new employees.
- Promote teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in cladding, roofing, construction, fabrication or a related manufacturing environment.
- Experience supervising, leading or coordinating a team.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
- Strong understanding of production processes, quality standards and workplace safety.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to motivate team members and manage competing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting production targets.
- Willingness to work hands-on and support the team when required.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience with metal cladding, insulated panels or modular building systems.
- Previous team leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Knowledge of roofing systems, sealing and weatherproofing processes.
- Relevant trade or technical qualification.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
Key Competencies
- Team Leadership: Ability to guide, motivate and support employees.
- Production Planning: Effective coordination of daily tasks and resources.
- Quality Awareness: Commitment to maintaining high workmanship standards.
- Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with team members and management.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve day-to-day production challenges.
- Health & Safety: Strong commitment to safe working practices.
About Vertiv
Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, providing innovative solutions that support data centres, communication networks and industrial environments.
Our Letterkenny manufacturing facility plays an important role in delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions to customers worldwide.
We are looking for a proactive Team Leader who can support operational performance, develop employees and maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity.