Fabrication Manager

Adecco; Halstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Fabrication Workshop Manager to lead operations in a busy manufacturing environment in Gosfield. You will oversee fabrication, welding and assembly activities, ensure high-quality production, and drive efficiency across the workshop.

You will deliver production targets, maintain safety standards, and develop a high-performing team while supporting ongoing business growth through lean improvements, capacity planning and KPI monitoring.

Qualifications

• Strong background in fabrication and welding within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of MIG welding and structural fabrication.
• Experience managing production schedules and KPIs.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fabrication and production activities to meet delivery schedules.
• Coordinate welding, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Monitor workflow and ensure build targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Allocate labour and resources effectively across the workshop.
• Drive improvements in productivity and output.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of fabricators, welders, and operatives.
• Conduct regular team briefings and toolbox talks.
• Manage performance, attendance, and training needs.
• Support development of multi-skilled teams and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and procedures.
• Promote safe working practices including PPE and equipment.
• Carry out inspections and support quality control processes.
• Drive right-first-time manufacturing and reduce rework.
• Identify and implement process and workflow improvements.
• Monitor key performance metrics.

Skills

Fabrication & welding

Supervisory experience

Reading engineering drawings

MIG welding

KPIs

Health & safety

Leadership

Organisational skills

Job description

Fabrication Workshop Manager

Location: Gosfield

Hours: 7:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

Salary: £30- £40k DOE

Manufacturing & Engineering Sector

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fabrication Workshop Manager to lead operations within a busy manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing fabrication activities, ensuring high-quality production, and driving efficiency across the workshop.

You will play a key role in delivering production targets, maintaining safety standards, and developing a high-performing team, while supporting ongoing business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop & Production Management

• Oversee daily fabrication and production activities to meet delivery schedules
• Coordinate welding, fabrication, and assembly operations
• Monitor workflow and ensure build targets and deadlines are achieved
• Allocate labour and resources effectively across the workshop
• Drive improvements in productivity and output

Team Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of fabricators, welders, and operatives
• Conduct regular team briefings and toolbox talks
• Manage performance, attendance, and training needs
• Support development of multi-skilled teams and mentor junior staff

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations and procedures
• Promote safe working practices including use of PPE and equipment
• Conduct risk assessments and support incident investigations
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the workshop

Quality & Standards

• Ensure all work meets engineering specifications and quality requirements
• Carry out inspections and support quality control processes
• Work collaboratively to resolve fabrication issues
• Drive right-first-time manufacturing and reduce rework

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process and workflow improvements
• Reduce downtime, waste, and inefficiencies
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives
• Monitor key performance metrics

Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure fabrication equipment and machinery are maintained and operational
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules
• Manage tooling, consumables, and material requirements

Planning & Communication

• Liaise with internal teams including engineering, planning, and production
• Provide updates on progress and production status
• Support production planning and capacity management

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong background in fabrication and welding within a manufacturing environment
• Previous supervisory or management experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Knowledge of MIG welding and structural fabrication
• Experience managing production schedules and KPIs
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Good understanding of health & safety practices

Desirable:

• Experience within vehicle, trailer, or heavy engineering manufacturing
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
• Relevant fabrication or welding qualifications

Key Performance Indicators

• Production output and delivery performance
• Labour efficiency and productivity
• Quality and rework levels
• Equipment uptime and downtime reduction
• Health & safety compliance
• Team engagement and attendance

Working Environment

• Manufacturing and fabrication workshop setting
• Exposure to machinery, welding processes, and lifting equipment
• PPE required at all times
• Flexibility to meet production demands

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.