Fabrication & Machining Operations Lead

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Professional development

Impactful work

Job summary

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd partners with a UK manufacturing business to recruit a Fabrication & Machine Shop Manager. Lead a busy production department, oversee a skilled team, and shape efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations.

The role blends hands-on technical knowledge with supportive leadership. You’ll implement improvements, develop your team and make a meaningful contribution to overall manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in metal fabrication, welding and machining with supervision experience.
• Able to read engineering drawings and CAD documentation.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality processes and safety practices.
• Experience leading a workshop or production team.

Responsibilities

• Production planning and scheduling across multiple processes.
• Lead, develop and coach workshop staff to improve performance.
• Maintain quality standards and promote safety culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Oversee stock control and collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Practical manufacturing experience

Technical CAD interpretation

Team leadership

Quality and safety awareness

Organisation and problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering/manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

IOSH certification

Tools

Laser cutting equipment

Press brakes

Welding machinery

Job description

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd partners with a UK manufacturing business to recruit a Fabrication & Machine Shop Manager. Lead a busy production department, oversee a skilled team, and shape efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations.

The role blends hands-on technical knowledge with supportive leadership. You’ll implement improvements, develop your team and make a meaningful contribution to overall manufacturing performance.