Fabrication Shop Foreman

Job Title: Fabrication Shop Foreman Location: Leicester Salary: £35,000 to 45,000l per annum depending on experience Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Benefits: A secure, long-term opportunity with a respected local employer Competitive salary and benefits Ongoing development and training opportunities A collaborative and quality-focused team environment Our Client: A market leader in the supply of precision-engineered and fabricated products. Serving industries such as construction, agriculture, power, rail, and earthmoving, the business is built on technical excellence, high-quality standards, and long-term client partnerships. They take pride in delivering British manufacturing at its best. Role Overview: Our client is looking to appoint a hands-on and experienced Fabrication Shop Foreman to oversee and coordinate the day-to-day running of our fabrication department. This is a key leadership role that will ensure projects are delivered on time, to spec, and in line with quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: Supervise a team of welders, fabricators, and general operatives on the shop floor Allocate work to ensure daily and weekly production targets are met Ensure all jobs are completed accurately, safely, and on schedule Read and interpret fabrication drawings and offer technical support where needed Carry out in-process quality checks to ensure finished work meets specifications Monitor staff performance and provide training and development where appropriate Maintain a safe and well-organised working environment in line with HSE guidelines Liaise closely with production planners, engineers, and management to resolve issues and keep work flowing Drive improvements in productivity, quality, and efficiency across the department Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a supervisory or foreman role within a metal fabrication environment Strong working knowledge of welding and fabrication processes (MIG Welding, Robot Welding, Fabrication, Folding etc.) Ability to read engineering drawings and lead by example in a hands-on role Excellent leadership, team-building, and communication skills Good understanding of health & safety procedures Comfortable with problem-solving and working to deadlines Preferred: Forklift licence NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding or equivalent How to Apply: To express your interest, please submit and up to date CV or you can send your CV and a brief cover letter to (url removed)