Architectural Metalwork Lead for Bespoke Fabrication

Prime Appointments

Basildon

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Death in service 4x salary
Simply Health cash plan
Company pension scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Prime Appointments is seeking a Senior Metalwork Supervisor in Basildon to lead daily workshop operations and deliver high-quality bespoke fabrication projects. You will interpret technical drawings, manage workflow and personnel, mentor fabricators and welders, and ensure compliance with H&S standards while liaising with Design and Production teams to meet tight deadlines.

The role requires proven supervisory experience in architectural metalwork and a strong knowledge of sheet metal

Qualifications

  • Proven supervisory experience in bespoke, architectural, or high-end metalwork.
  • Advanced ability to read complex engineering drawings.
  • Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, welding processes, and workshop machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily workshop operations, managing workflow, labor, and timelines.
  • Interpret technical drawings and solve fabrication/assembly challenges.
  • Oversee standards to ensure components meet architectural specifications.
  • Mentor and supervise skilled fabricators and welders.
  • Enforce H&S standards while liaising with Design and Production teams.

Skills

Supervisory experience
Sheet metal
MIG/TIG welding
Engineering drawings
Workshop machinery
Metals knowledge

Tools

Brake press
Guillotine
MIG welding
TIG welding

Job description

Prime Appointments is seeking a Senior Metalwork Supervisor in Basildon to lead daily workshop operations and deliver high-quality bespoke fabrication projects. You will interpret technical drawings, manage workflow and personnel, mentor fabricators and welders, and ensure compliance with H&S standards while liaising with Design and Production teams to meet tight deadlines.

The role requires proven supervisory experience in architectural metalwork and a strong knowledge of sheet metal

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