Permanent | £20.00 p/h | Colchester, Essex | On-site
Workshop Foreman - Late Shift - Full Time - £20.00 p/h (DOE) - Temp to Perm
I am looking for a Workshop Foreman to join a well-established metal fabrication company on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity offering long‑term stability, a leadership position within the workshop, and the chance to work on a variety of bespoke fabrication projects across multiple industries. This role would suit an experienced fabrication professional with a strong MIG welding background who has previously held a senior position such as Supervisor, Team Leader, or Foreman.
About The Role
Working within a busy fabrication workshop, you will be responsible for overseeing the late shift operation, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently met. Mainly supporting the fabrication team whilst remaining hands‑on with welding and fabrication duties when required.
Fabrication & Leadership Bias
* Supervising and supporting the late shift fabrication team
* MIG welding and fabrication of bespoke metal products
* Reading and working from technical engineering drawings
* Allocating work and monitoring production output
* Ensuring welding and fabrication quality standards are maintained
* Supporting and mentoring junior workshop staff
* Maintaining health & safety standards across the workshop
* Liaising with production and management teams to ensure deadlines are met
* Assisting with general workshop organisation and workflow
The Ideal Candidate
* Proven MIG welding and fabrication background
* Previous experience in a senior workshop role such as Foreman, Supervisor, or Team Leader
* Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Hands‑on approach with excellent problem‑solving ability
* Experience working within a fast‑paced fabrication environment
* Reliable and capable of leading by example
What's On Offer
* Salary up to £20.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
* Full time, permanent position
* Late shift – Monday to Friday (2:00pm – 10:00pm)
* Leadership opportunity within a growing fabrication business
* Varied and bespoke fabrication work
* Long‑term stability within an established engineering company
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