Fabrication Supervisor

E3 Recruitment; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly production bonus

Early finish on Fridays

33 days holiday allowance

Health and Wellbeing scheme

Job summary

The business is a growing UK-based manufacturer seeking a Fabrication Supervisor to lead daily fabrication operations and ensure targets are met. It emphasises safety, quality, and continuous improvement while supporting a motivated, high-performing team.

Benefits include quarterly production bonuses, early finish on Fridays, 33 days of holiday, and a health and wellbeing scheme. The role offers clear development opportunities within a busy manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication, welding, or manufacturing in a supervisory/team leader role.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate and develop production teams.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and safe practices.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities for a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication with shop floor and wider business functions.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily fabrication operations, ensuring production targets and customer deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture, carrying out regular shop floor inspections and ensuring safe working practices.
• Drive high-quality standards, supporting a Right First-Time approach and reducing rework through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate labour, resources, and production schedules to maximise efficiency and meet operational demands.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a positive, engaged, and high-performing workforce.
• Monitor performance, maintain accurate production documentation, and support improvement projects to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Health & safety

Job description

Quarterly production bonuses, early finishes on Fridays, 25 days of holiday, and genuine opportunities for career development are just a few perks that Fabrication Supervisor will receive while working for this growing manufacturing business.

Employing over 100 people across multiple sites, this UK-leading manufacturer specialises in high-quality, bespoke products, supplying to several different sectors.

Due to organic growth, we are currently recruiting for a Fabrication Supervisor to join this well-established manufacturing business.

Key Responsibilities of the Fabrication Supervisor

• Lead and supervise daily fabrication operations, ensuring production targets and customer deadlines are consistently achieved
• Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture, carrying out regular shop floor inspections and ensuring safe working practices.
• Drive high-quality standards, supporting a Right First-Time approach and reducing rework through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate labour, resources, and production schedules to maximise efficiency and meet operational demands.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a positive, engaged, and high-performing workforce.
• Monitor performance, maintain accurate production documentation, and support improvement projects to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

Working hours of the Fabrication Supervisor

Monday- Thursday: 06:00-15:00

Friday- 06:00-11:00

I would be interested in speaking to candidates who possess:

• Previous experience in a fabrication, welding, or manufacturing environment, ideally within a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage production teams effectively.
• A good understanding of health & safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining safe working practices.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of working closely with both shop floor teams and wider business functions.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, quality standards, and driving operational performance.

In Return, the Fabrication Supervisor will receive:

• Starting Salary: £40,560 per Annum.
• Production bonus paid Quartley.
• Early finish on a Friday.
• 33 days holiday allowance.
• Health and Wellbeing scheme.