Job Title:
Fabrication Supervisor Location:
Leicester Salary:
£35,000 to 45,000 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 islooking 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.
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