Welding & Fabrication Charge hand (Hands-On) Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours * Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm * Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm Overtime Opportunities: * Typically 1 hour before and/or after standard working hours * Saturday mornings when required Contek Recruitment are currently working with a well-established precision engineering and fabrication company who are looking to recruit an experienced Welding & Fabrication Supervisor to join their growing team. This is a hands-on charge hand role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front while remaining actively involved in welding and fabrication work, while also taking responsibility for essential workshop documentation. The Company Our client is a highly respected precision engineering and fabrication business with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality welded and fabricated components to a wide range of industries across the UK and internationally. The Role As Welding & Fabrication Supervisor/Chargehand, you will oversee day-to-day workshop operations, working hands-on on the shop floor while ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate workshop documentation and records. Key Responsibilities * Supervise and coordinate welding and fabrication activities within the workshop * Remain hands-on with welding and fabrication work as required * Ensure quality standards are met across all fabricated components * Lead, mentor, and support welders and fabricators * Plan daily workloads, job priorities, and resource allocation * Ensure compliance with health & safety and company procedures * Carry out and record dimensional surveys and basic quality checks * Check and approve timesheets for accuracy and hours worked * Complete and review delivery notes and associated job paperwork * Liaise with engineering, quality, and management teams to resolve issues Candidate Requirements * Proven experience in a welding/fabrication supervisory or senior role * Strong hands-on welding background (MIG/TIG experience preferred) * Experience working with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium * Ability to read and interpret fabrication and engineering drawings * Comfortable completing workshop documentation and basic reporting * Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills What’s On Offer * Competitive salary depending on experience * Regular overtime opportunities * Early finish every Friday * Stable, long-term role within a reputable engineering business * Opportunity to work on varied and interesting fabrication projects * Supportive working environment with skilled colleagues