Fabrication Supervisor

Employment Solutions Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of moulded plastic products is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker / Tool Engineering Supervisor to lead their Mould Engineering team in Willenhall. This hands-on role involves supervising a fabrication team, conducting tool repairs, and ensuring continuous improvement in a busy production environment. Candidates should have strong welding and fabrication experience, along with leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 annually and various benefits including 25 days leave, pension contributions, and healthcare access.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Employer pension contribution (4%)

Access to healthcare benefits after probation

Free tea and coffee facilities

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of welding, fabrication, and tool repair.
• Proven people management skills.
• Experience in hands-on leadership roles in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a small fabrication team, managing workload and performance.
• Conduct complex tool repairs and sheet metal fabrication.
• Liaise with teams to deliver maintenance and project work.
• Provide mentorship to ensure quality and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Tool repair

People management

Job description

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)

Working Hours

Standard working hours: Monday to Thursday with two paid 15‑minute breaks and 30 minutes unpaid lunch. Friday hours: one paid break and 30 minutes unpaid lunch.

To apply for this excellent position please give Sue Boardman a call on (phone number removed).