Fabrication Supervisor

Pertemps; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Knowsley is looking for a Fabrication Supervisor. You will lead a team, manage workflow, and uphold the highest quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, driving health and safety culture, and supporting continuous improvement projects. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of £37,000 - £40,000.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Team Leader / Supervisory role in a fabrication environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings.
• Ability to set and monitor daily production goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of fabricators.
• Manage workflow to meet production deadlines.
• Uphold welding quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Production oversight

Strong verbal communication

Time management

Lean Manufacturing techniques

Job description

Fabrication Supervisor
Mon–Thurs 08:00 – 16:30, Fri 08:00 – 13:00
Salary – £37000 - £40000
Knowsley
Permanent

A leading manufacturing business in Knowsley is seeking a Fabrication Supervisor to join their team. This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis. You will oversee the fabrication process in a fast-paced environment, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. This position includes team leadership, production oversight, and continuous improvement responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a team of fabricators, welders, and apprentices to achieve daily production targets
• Manage workflow and allocate labour effectively to meet production deadlines
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and specifications
• Uphold welding quality standards and follow “first-off” procedures
• Drive health & safety culture and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Monitor and maintain production plans and accurate process documentation
• Support continuous improvement using Lean tools (e.g. 5S)
• Liaise with departments such as Design, Quality, Stores, and Assembly to resolve production issues
• Ensure all products meet MPE’s quality system standards
• Maintain training records and support skills development within the team
• Manage team administration including absence, holiday, appraisals, and disciplinary procedures
• Deliver team briefs and promote staff engagement and development
  
  

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Team Leader / Supervisory role in a fabrication environment
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings
• Ability to set and monitor daily production goals
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong verbal communication and leadership skills
• Experience with process optimisation and Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

If you feel like you are suitable for this role, please apply immediately through this job advert and a member of our team will be in touch!