Fabrication Supervisor in Biggleswade

Permanent, Full Time, Hours – 8.00am – 4.30pm

About Us

Anglia Plastics, based in Biggleswade, is part of the Oadby Plastics Group, a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of industry experience. As part of the group, Anglia Plastics shares the same commitment to people, quality, and long term sustainability. We pride ourselves on offering a positive and supportive working environment where employees are valued, developed and encouraged to perform at their best. Our Biggleswade site provides a professional, well equipped workplace supporting both production and distribution activities. We offer a supportive working environment where people are encouraged to develop, contribute, and grow, while being part of a business that values teamwork, professionalism, and long term success.

What you will be doing

Working as part of the Fabrication team, the Fabrication Supervisor plays a key role in overseeing the day to day operation of the fabrication department. You’ll be responsible for supervising people, processes and output, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and efficiency. In this role, you’ll support team development, drive continuous improvement and help keep production running smoothly in line with company values and objectives.

Your day to day responsibilities include:

• Supervising fabrication operations to ensure daily production schedules are met safely and to specification.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing Fabricators and Trainee Fabricators to build skills, capability and strong team performance.
• Driving continuous improvement by introducing effective processes, reducing waste and creating SOPs where required.
• Working closely with the Production Manager to coordinate workflow, resolve issues and maintain quality standards.
• Promoting 5S, ensuring full compliance with QHSE and company policies, and acting in line with Oadby’s Vision, Mission and Values.

What are we looking for

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hands-on and takes pride in high quality workmanship. You’ll be a confident leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes and working collaboratively to meet production targets. A proactive attitude, strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven experience in plastics fabrication, including operating machinery and using a range of fabrication techniques.
• Strong leadership, organisational and problem solving skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to give clear direction, provide feedback and work closely with production and management teams.
• High attention to detail, with a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency.
• A positive, adaptable approach to change, learning and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Salary - From £16.00 per hour depending on experience
• Company profit share scheme
• Hours – 8.00am – 4.30pm
• Annual leave - 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service
• Life assurance
• Free car parking
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Long service awards
• Free eye tests
• Employee referral scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers

We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.

Please submit your CV without delay to avoid disappointment; we may close vacancies if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. For any candidates being recommended by our current employees, you must apply directly through our website and stipulate the referring employee.