General Manager – Welding & Fabrication
£65,000 – £80,000 basic + bonus (OTE up to £100k) + Car Allowance + Benefits
Based near Leeds
Do you have deep knowledge of welding and fabrication and the leadership skills to run a busy, high-performing service centre?
We’re working with one of the UK’s leading fabrication and engineering groups to appoint a General Manager. This is not a role for someone from a purely OEM or mass-production background. You’ll either be time-served in welding/fabrication, having worked your way up, or you’ll already be running a fabrication and welding shop at senior level. Without this experience, applications will not be suitable.
About the Role
As General Manager, you’ll take full P&L responsibility for a 40+ person site delivering sheet metalwork, laser cutting, robotic welding, and structural fabrication. The business is a first and second-tier supplier into oil & gas, automotive, commercial vehicles, defence, and nuclear sectors.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Full site leadership, accountable for operational performance, quality, and delivery.
* Driving efficiency and continuous improvement across welding and fabrication processes.
* Leading, motivating, and developing a skilled workforce.
* Building and maintaining customer relationships while supporting commercial growth.
* Ensuring projects are delivered on time, to cost, and to spec.
* Reporting directly to the Group MD and contributing to wider group strategy.
What We’re Looking For
* A proven leader in a fabrication and welding environment (service centre / project-based, not OEM).
* Time-served in welding/fabrication or clear progression into GM/Director level within a fabrication shop.
* Strong track record of managing operations, P&L, and commercial growth.
* In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 1090, and ISO 3834 standards, with experience managing compliance.
* Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement in fabrication settings.
* Hands-on, motivational leadership style.
Why Apply?
* Lead and shape a respected welding and fabrication service centre.
* Be recognised as the General Manager for a site supplying into multiple high-value sectors.
* £65k–£80k base + bonus (OTE £100k), car allowance, and benefits.
* Backing of a well-invested group committed to innovation and growth.
If you’ve built your career in welding and fabrication and want the autonomy to run and grow a dynamic service centre, we’d like to hear from you.
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