Workshop Foreman in Box

HOURS: Monday to Thursday 7.30am – 4.00pm

Friday 7.30am – 3.00pm

START DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY: £42, per annum

PERMANENT ROLE

Nailsworth Office:

Vacancy – WORKSHOP FOREMAN

1. Production Management

• Plan, organise and coordinate daily workshop activities.
• Ensure fabrication work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
• Allocate work to fabricators, welders and apprentices.
• Monitor production progress and address any delays or bottlenecks.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of labour, equipment and materials.
• Liaise with the main office managers regarding workload and delivery schedules.

2. Quality Control

• Ensure all fabrication complies with project drawings and client specifications.
• Conduct dimensional checks and visual inspections throughout fabrication.
• Verify weld quality and compliance with relevant welding procedures.
• Ensure non-conforming work is identified, recorded and rectified.
• Maintain quality inspection records where required.

3. Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Promote and enforce safe working practices within the workshop.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Ensure PPE is worn and maintained by all personnel.
• Report accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Ensure lifting operations and use of machinery are carried out safely.
• Monitor compliance with COSHH and environmental requirements.

4. Workforce Supervision

• Supervise fabricators, welders, machine operators and apprentices.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance and productivity.
• Provide technical guidance and support to workshop personnel.
• Resolve day-to-day workforce issues and maintain discipline where necessary.

5. Material and Equipment Control

• Monitor stock levels of steel, consumables and workshop supplies.
• Coordinate material requirements with purchasing and stores personnel.
• Ensure equipment and tools are maintained and serviceable.
• Report machinery defects and arrange repairs where required.
• Minimise material wastage.

6. Technical Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Identify fabrication methods and sequencing requirements.
• Assist with problem solving and fabrication design issues.
• Support site installation teams with technical queries when required.

7. Delivery and Logistics Coordination

• Schedule completed fabrications for dispatch.
• Ensure products are correctly labelled, protected and loaded.
• Monitor project deadlines and prioritise workloads accordingly.

8. Documentation and Reporting

• Complete production reports and progress updates.
• Maintain fabrication and welding records.
• Record labour hours and workshop productivity data.
• Maintain training and competency records for workshop personnel.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of mild steel fabrication and welding processes.
• Pattern development skills as well as heave plate experience.
• Ability to read engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Understanding of quality assurance systems.
• Good planning and organisational abilities.
• Experience with workshop machinery and fabrication equipment.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• CE/UKCA execution class requirements where applicable.
• Weld traceability and material certification control.
• Client witness inspections and factory acceptance tests (FATs).

ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles.

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