Fabrication Workshop Supervisor in Salford

Fabrication Workshop Supervisor Walkden / Worsley (M28), Greater Manchester £22.77 per hour Temp to Perm

• Immediate start available Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 Sector: Engineering | Structural Steel | Fabrication | Welding Our client a well-established structural steel fabrication company based in Walkdenare looking to appoint an experienced Fabrication Workshop Supervisor to lead and manage a busy workshop operation.
• This role is ideal for a hands‑on Fabrication Supervisor / Workshop Manager / Senior Fabricator Welder with proven experience in structural steel, MIG & TIG welding, and workshop supervision.
• Supervise daily workshop operations within a structural steel fabrication environment
• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of fabricators and welders
• Read and interpret engineering and structural steel drawings
• Receive manufacturing packages from Contracts Manager / Estimator
• Produce cutting lists and manage material ordering
• Plan workloads, allocate jobs, and monitor production progress
• Carry out hands‑on MIG and TIG welding as required
• Ensure fabrication work meets exact specifications and quality standards
• Maintain accurate production records and work to ISO quality standards
• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety regulations and PPE usage
• Maintain workshop housekeeping, equipment, and machinery
• Communicate production delays, quality issues, or safety concerns
• Support continuous improvement within the workshop
• Fabrication Workshop Supervisor Skills & Experience Required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Fabrication Supervisor / Workshop Supervisor
• Strong background in structural steel fabrication
• Proven experience with MIG and TIG welding
• Experience managing workshop teams in an engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety in fabrication workshops
• Experience working to tight deadlines and solving production issues
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Hands‑on, practical, and detail‑focused approach
• What’s on Offer
• Salary up to £45,000 per annum
• Permanent, long‑term position
• Monday to Friday day shifts (no nights or weekends)
• Overtime opportunities available
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Stable workload with varied structural steel projects
• Supportive, professional working environment Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about this Fabrication Workshop Supervisor role in Walkden.