Workshop Supervisor

Workshop Supervisor – Steel Fabrication

Location: Gloucestershire
Salary:    £45,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced steel fabrication professional ready to take the lead?

We are working with an established engineering and fabrication business looking to recruit an experienced Workshop Supervisor to take responsibility for the smooth running of its busy fabrication workshop.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who knows their way around a fabrication workshop, understands the demands of steel production and has the leadership skills to bring out the best in a team.

You'll play a key role in driving production, maintaining quality standards, ensuring projects are delivered on time and creating a safe, organised and productive working environment.

What will you be doing?

Taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the fabrication workshop.

Planning and coordinating workloads to meet production schedules and deadlines.

Leading and supervising a team of fabricators, welders, machine operators and apprentices.

Ensuring all fabrication work meets engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.

Monitoring welding quality, dimensional accuracy and overall workmanship.

Driving health & safety standards, housekeeping and workshop compliance.

Managing materials, stock, equipment and consumables.

Liaising with office management, purchasing and site installation teams.

Identifying production issues and finding practical solutions.

Monitoring productivity, labour hours and project progress.

Coordinating completed work for dispatch and delivery.

What are we looking for?

You'll ideally have:

A strong background in mild steel fabrication and welding.

Previous experience in a Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor or similar leadership role.

Good pattern development skills and experience working with heavy plate.

The ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.

Experience managing and motivating a workshop team.

A good understanding of quality control and welding procedures.

Knowledge of CE/UKCA execution class requirements where applicable.

Experience with weld traceability and material certification.

An understanding of client witness inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).

Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.

What's in it for you?

Salary of c£45,000 depending on experience.

Company pension.

Canteen facilities.

Free on-site parking.

A permanent position within an established engineering business.

The opportunity to take ownership and make a real impact on workshop performance.

Interested?

If you're a hands-on fabrication professional with the experience and confidence to lead a workshop, we'd love to hear from you!

Send your CV to Jill at: jillw@rerecruitment.com

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.