Fabrication Supervisor
Hours of work: Mon–Thurs 08:00 – 16:30, Fri 08:00 – 13:00
Salary: £37'000 - £40'000, DOE
Location: Knowsley, Liverpool
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to be part of a leading manufacturing business? We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Supervisor for a permanent, full-time position. In this role, you will lead a skilled team within a fast-paced environment, overseeing the entire fabrication process to ensure operations run efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. You will also be responsible for driving team performance, monitoring production output, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and motivate a team of fabricators, welders, and apprentices to achieve daily production targets
* Manage workflow and allocate labour effectively to meet production deadlines
* Interpret and work from engineering drawings and specifications
* Uphold welding quality standards and follow “first-off” procedures
* Drive Health & Safety culture and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
* Monitor and maintain production plans and accurate process documentation
* Support continuous improvement using Lean tools (e.g. 5S)
* Liaise with departments such as Design, Quality, Stores, and Assembly to resolve production issues
* Ensure all products meet the company’s quality system standards
* Maintain training records and support skills development within the team
* Manage team administration including absence, holiday, appraisals, and disciplinary procedures
* Deliver team briefs and promote staff engagement and development
Requirements:
* Previous experience in a Team Leader / Supervisory role in a fabrication environment
* Strong understanding of engineering drawings
* Ability to set and monitor daily production goals
* Excellent organisation and time management skills
* Strong verbal communication and leadership skills
* Experience with process optimisation and Lean Manufacturing techniques
* Ability to work independently and under pressure
If you believe this role is the right fit for you, apply now via this advert and one of our team members will be in touch soon