At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic fabrication workshop and manage daily operations with a hands-on approach.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturing business with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Earn up to £40,000, enjoy stable hours, and work in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a thriving industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading a talented team and driving workshop performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in heavy fabrication, welding, and managing teams of 20+ required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Workshop Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a busy fabrication workshop. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge of heavy fabrication, welding, punch and brake press operations, and machine shop processes.
Working closely with the Office Manager, you will lead the production team, ensure manufacturing targets are achieved, maintain quality standards, and drive workshop performance.
Key Responsibilities- Manage daily workshop operations and production schedules.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 20+ welders and fabricators.
- Allocate labour and resources to meet production targets.
- Ensure all work is completed safely, on time, and to specification.
- Monitor workshop productivity, quality, and performance KPIs.
- Maintain high health & safety and housekeeping standards.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and workshop resources.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
- Previous experience in a Workshop Manager, Supervisor, or Team Leader role.
- Strong background in heavy fabrication and welding.
- Experience managing teams of 20+ welders and fabricators.
- Knowledge of MIG welding, punch machinery, brake press, and machine shop operations.
- Welding experience with materials up to 25mm thickness.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- Good understanding of health & safety requirements.
- TIG welding experience.
- Experience within heavy engineering, vehicle, trailer, or structural steel manufacturing.
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
- Relevant fabrication or welding qualifications.
Salary up to £40,000 DOE. Monday to Friday working hours. Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing manufacturing business. Opportunity to lead an established fabrication team and make a real impact.
If you have a strong fabrication background, hands-on workshop management experience, and the ability to lead a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.
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