Fabrication Manager

RecruitME; Grantham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and fabrication business in Grantham is hiring a Fabrication Manager. The successful candidate will oversee workshop operations, manage a skilled team, and ensure high-quality production. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on experience in fabrication, making it ideal for those with a passion for quality workmanship.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Support from senior leadership

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in steel fabrication, welding, or machining.
• Proven leadership in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a fabrication workshop.
• Manage workflow and maintain standards.
• Oversee fabrication, welding, CNC and sheet metal work.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Experience in Fabrication or related field

Job description

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Great opportunity to take charge, shape outcomes, and lead a team of skilled fabricators and welders to deliver precision-built engineering solutions.

If you’re a Fabrication Manager with a hands-on mindset, real leadership skills, and deep knowledge of steelwork or fabrication, this is where your expertise will make its mark.

About the Company

This is a long-established, family-run engineering and fabrication business that’s been delivering precision-built steel and metalwork for decades. Based in Grantham, the company has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and craftsmanship. With around 50 employees and a busy workshop of 30+ tradespeople, this is a company where experience is respected, initiative is welcomed, and people genuinely take pride in what they build.

About the Role – Fabrication Manager

The Fabrication Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced, high-quality fabrication workshop. Responsible for managing workflow, maintaining standards, and getting the best out of a dedicated team, the successful candidate will be on the ground — not behind a desk.

This is a role for someone who leads from the front, solves problems in real time, and thrives in a hands-on production environment.

You’ll oversee fabrication, welding, CNC and sheet metal work, ensuring jobs move efficiently from design through to delivery. Working closely with directors and senior managers, you’ll also have a say in driving improvements across quality, productivity, and health & safety.

What We’re Looking For in a Fabrication Manager

• Strong background in steel fabrication, welding, or machining
• Practical leadership experience in a production or manufacturing setting
• Working knowledge of CNC, sheet metal, or structural steel processes
• Ability to manage teams, workloads, and project timelines
• A confident communicator who can lead from the front and maintain team morale
• Passion for quality workmanship and continuous improvement

Ideal for someone with:

• Experience as a Fabrication Manager, Workshop Manager, Production Supervisor, or similar
• Proven ability to manage people and production simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills and a get-it-done attitude

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to lead a respected team and take ownership of performance
• Join a business with low staff turnover and a strong workplace culture
• Support from senior leadership and a collaborative environment
• Career progression opportunities in a growing business
• Located in Grantham – with great connections to Newark, Sleaford, Lincoln, Melton Mowbray, and surrounding areas

Why Apply for the Fabrication Manager Role?

Because this isn’t about filling a role — it’s about stepping into one that matters. The Fabrication Manager plays a pivotal part in keeping operations moving, people motivated, and projects delivered to the highest standards. It’s a role with autonomy, influence, and real impact.

If you're looking to work somewhere that values traditional engineering principles and progressive leadership, this is your move.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Fabricated Metal Products

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