Fabrication Supervisor

Employment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the PR2 area of Preston is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker / Tool Engineering Supervisor. This role involves supervising a fabrication team and conducting tool repairs in a busy manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in welding and fabrication, along with proven leadership abilities. A competitive salary of £45,000 per annum and various benefits are offered, including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Employer pension contribution (4%)

Healthcare benefits (Medicash) after 3 months

Free tea and coffee facilities

Qualifications

• Experienced tool engineer or fabricator with leadership experience preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of welding, fabrication, and tool repair required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a small fabrication team.
• Conduct complex tool repairs and fabrications.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams.
• Provide hands-on support and mentorship.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical knowledge of welding

TIG welding

MIG welding

Gas welding

Sheet metal experience

Fabrication experience

People management skills

Job description

Overview

A leading manufacturer of moulded plastic products is seeking a skilled and experienced Sheet Metal Worker / Tool Engineering Supervisor to lead their Mould Engineering team. Based in the PR2 area of Preston. This hands-on role involves supervising fabrication and maintenance activities, overseeing tool assessments, and supporting continuous improvement across operations, within a busy manufacturing environment.

This position would suit an experienced tool engineer or fabricator with leadership experience, ideally from a manufacturing background. You'll need strong technical knowledge of welding, fabrication, and tool repair, as well as proven people management skills. If you're motivated by hands-on leadership and want to play a key part in a dynamic production environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a small fabrication team, managing workload, performance, and safety compliance.
• Conduct complex tool repairs and sheet metal fabrication using TIG, MIG and gas welding methods.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams to deliver preventative maintenance and project work.
• Provide hands-on support and mentorship to ensure quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with 5S and SHEQ standards.

Looking for someone with sheet metal and fabrication experience

• Tig,Mig,Gas welding Experience
• Structural steel fabrication

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (including Christmas shutdown)
• Free on-site parking
• Employer pension contribution (4%)
• Access to healthcare benefits (Medicash) after 3-month probation
• Free tea and coffee facilities

Salary

£45,000 per annum (monthly paid)

Standard working hours are 0730 - 1600 Monday to Thursday ( with two paid 15-minute breaks and 30 mins unpaid lunch). Friday hours are 0800-1515 (one paid break and 30 mins unpaid lunch).

To apply for this excellent position please give Sue Boardman a call on 0161 2140849