Job Description
Senior Structural Steel Welder Fabricator & Workshop Supervisor
Location: High Wycombe, HP15
Salary: £34,000–£45,000 (negotiable DOE)
Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8‑hour shifts (Overtime available)
The Company
They are an independent structural steel fabricator based in the Chiltern Hills, known for delivering precision‑engineered steelwork across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Since 2010, they’ve built a reputation for craftsmanship, reliability, and technical excellence.
They are now looking for a senior‑level Workshop Supervisor — someone who can take ownership of the workshop, lead a small team, and uphold the high standards their clients expect.
What On Offer
Sick pay
Company events
On‑site parking
Workplace pension
Overtime opportunities
Up to 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday Buyback Scheme
The Role
This is a senior, hands‑on leadership position. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the workshop, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety at all times. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading, supervising, and developing a small workshop team (2–3 fabricators)
Managing workshop operations, equipment, workflow, and job allocation
Acting as the technical lead for fabrication and welding standards
Working closely with the line manager to plan workloads and meet project deadlines
Cutting, prepping, drilling, and MIG welding mild steel to a high standard
Overseeing fabrication processes and ensuring procedures are followed consistently
Producing precise, high‑quality steelwork from detailed drawings
Maintaining and enforcing excellent health and safety practices
Occasionally attending sites when required for installations and on‑site welding
Supporting continuous improvement across workshop systems and processes
About You
We’re looking for a senior‑level professional who brings both technical ability and leadership capability. You should have:
Proven experience supervising or managing a steel fabrication workshop
Strong leadership, communication, and team‑development skills
Expert knowledge of MIG welding processes, weld symbols, and applications
A recognised MIG welding qualification (current or expired)
Ability to read and interpret complex fabrication drawings with accuracy
Experience producing high‑precision structural steelwork
Understanding of CNC equipment (beneficial but not essential)
Excellent planning, organisation, and time‑management skills
A proactive, hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving ability
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Forklift driving experience and confidence loading vehicles
Your own transport
References available on request
If you’re a seasoned fabricator with the leadership skills to run a workshop and the technical expertise to deliver exceptional steelwork, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now for immediate consideration.
We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.