Fabrication Foreman: Lead Steelwork & Production

Streamline Search Ltd.; Lanark; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. in Scotland is seeking a Fabrication Foreman to support the Workshop Manager with the day-to-day running of the fabrication department in South Lanarkshire.

This role is ideal for an experienced Fabricator, Welder, Plater or Fabrication Supervisor looking to progress into a Foreman position within a growing business. You will supervise fabrication activities, allocate work, ensure targets, quality, and safety; read drawings; mentor apprentices; and help improve workshop

Qualifications

• Previous experience within structural steel fabrication or a similar workshop environment.
• Strong background in fabrication, welding, plating or structural steelwork.
• Previous supervisory, team leader or foreman experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Good understanding of fabrication processes, quality standards and workshop operations.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan and manage labour effectively and work to tight production deadlines.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Conscientious, reliable and hardworking approach.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider workshop team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Workshop Manager with day-to-day running and coordination of the fabrication department.
• Supervise fabrication activities to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Allocate work across the team and manage labour and resources efficiently.
• Monitor progress and ensure work meets programmes and deadlines.
• Ensure fabricated steelwork meets drawings and specifications.
• Provide guidance to workshop personnel and apprentices.
• Assist with shift changeovers and prepare materials, docs and instructions.
• Identify and resolve production and quality issues and escalate as needed.
• Support paint shop resources and liaise with plant and labour requirements.
• Maintain production records, traceability and client documentation.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed, including inductions and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with management to improve efficiency and processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Streamline Search Ltd. in Scotland is seeking a Fabrication Foreman to support the Workshop Manager with the day-to-day running of the fabrication department in South Lanarkshire.

This role is ideal for an experienced Fabricator, Welder, Plater or Fabrication Supervisor looking to progress into a Foreman position within a growing business. You will supervise fabrication activities, allocate work, ensure targets, quality, and safety; read drawings; mentor apprentices; and help improve workshop