This Role in One Sentence
Lead and manage our welding team, keeping the factory running smoothly, safely, and efficiently while making sure every job is delivered to the highest standard.
This Role in One Minute
GB Steel is looking for a Factory Manager to take charge of our welding and fabrication operations. You'll oversee a small but growing team of welders, making sure work is planned, quality-checked, and delivered on time. This is a hands-on leadership role — you'll be on the floor with the team as much as you're managing them. If you've got welding and fabrication experience, strong people management skills, and the drive to get the best out of a team, this is your chance to step up and take ownership of the factory floor.
About The Role
Factory Manager, you'll:
* Manage, support, and develop a team of welders and fabricators
* Plan and oversee daily workloads to ensure jobs are completed on time
* Keep quality standards high through checks, guidance, and feedback
* Monitor health & safety, keeping the shop floor safe and compliant
* Lead from the front, working alongside the team when needed
* Spot opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and raise standards
About The Company
GB Steel is a forward-thinking engineering company based in Wednesbury. We build and fabricate steel-based products — including pallets — and pride ourselves on consistent quality and dependable service. We're a small, practical team where people work hard, look out for each other, and take pride in doing a job properly. As we grow, we're looking for leaders who share those values and want to grow with us.
Who You Are
* Strong background in welding/fabrication (MIG experience ideal)
* Previous experience supervising or managing a team
* Excellent at planning, organising, and keeping jobs on track
* Straightforward communicator who can give direction and get buy-in
* Committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
* Reliable, hardworking, and ready to step up when challenges arise
Extras
* Based at our Wednesbury factory
* Full-time, permanent role
* Early finish on Fridays
* Opportunities to grow as the company expands
* Compensation up to 45k + Bonus
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person