Welding and Fabrication Supervisor

We are seeking a highly experienced Welding and Fabrication Supervisor with a

minimum of 10 years in the trade to lead our workshop operations. This is a hands-on

leadership role, combining team supervision with key support to our estimating team by

accurately measuring jobs and advising on manufacturing hours. The successful

candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, shop floor credibility, and the ability to

drive productivity while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop Supervision

Lead the day-to-day operations of the fabrication and welding team

Assign tasks based on skill, priority, and job requirements

Monitor progress and ensure all work meets drawings, tolerances, and deadlines

Oversee material usage and consumables, raising requirements in advance

Lead weekly production meeting with management, plan and manage Job list

Job Measurement & Estimating Support

Measure and review completed jobs to track actual fabrication times

Provide insight and feedback to the estimating team on realistic labour hours

Support development of accurate, profitable quotations based on real workshop

performance

Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve workflow efficiency

Health, Safety & Quality

Enforce strict adherence to H&S procedures, PPE usage, and safe working practices

Conduct in-process and final quality checks to ensure standards are met

Promote a safety-first culture among all workshop staff

Mentoring & Team Development

Provide guidance and training to apprentices and less experienced team members

Foster a positive team culture with a focus on continuous improvement

Share best practices and support skills development within the team

Carry out two yearly reviews with shop floor staff.

Reporting & Digital Tracking

Utilise job tracking software to monitor and report job progress and labour input

Maintain records of labour hours and project timelines for analysis and planning

Report any issues, overruns, or resource shortages to management

Skills & Experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience in welding and fabrication, with at least 3 years in a

supervisory role

Expert in MIG/TIG welding, structural and bespoke fabrication

Ability to read and interpret complex technical/engineering drawings

Confident in estimating time, labour and material needs for varied fabrication projects

Competent using digital job tracking

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team-building abilities

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Welding/Fabrication (or higher)