Fabrication & Welding Manager (RWC)

i4 Recruitment Ltd; Shipdham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company mobile phone

Pension scheme

Death in Service

Enhanced annual leave based on service

Job summary

Falcon Tower Crane Services in Manchester is seeking a Fabrication Manager who will lead all fabrication and welding activities, supervise a team and ensure procedures are followed to meet quality and safety standards. You will act as Responsible Welding Coordinator, manage weld procedures and personnel, coordinate drawings and inspections, and drive continual improvement across the workshop.

The role offers comprehensive training, progression opportunities, and a benefits package including

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge in welding and related technologies relevant to the tasks.
• Recognised RWC training or qualification with BS EN ISO 14731, BS EN 1090 and ISO 3834.
• NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding; experience with machinery.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Fabricator/Welder with AutoCAD knowledge.
• Knowledge of welding procedures and BS EN 9606.
• Knowledge of different steel grades and material properties.
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee day-to-day fabrication and welding activities to meet production schedules, quality requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Review and quote for work based on customer needs and specifications within a timely manner in accordance with company procedures.
• Act as the Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC), maintaining oversight of welding operations in accordance with applicable standards, specifications and company procedures.
• Review drawings, technical specifications and fabrication requirements before work begins, resolving technical queries where required.
• Ensure approved welding procedure specifications are available, suitable for the work and correctly followed by welding personnel.
• Maintain welder qualifications, competency records and associated welding documentation.
• Control material identification, certification, traceability, storage and issue throughout the fabrication process.
• Coordinate inspection and testing activities, including visual inspection and non-destructive testing where specified, and ensure records are completed.
• Identify and manage non-conformances, repairs and corrective actions, ensuring completed work meets the required acceptance criteria.
• Lead, allocate work to and support fabrication personnel, monitoring performance, workmanship, training and development needs.
• Ensure fabrication equipment is suitable, maintained and used safely, and that workshop housekeeping standards are upheld.
• Promote compliance with health and safety requirements, risk assessments, safe systems of work and company policies.
• Monitor productivity, quality and resource requirements, reporting progress and supporting continual improvement across fabrication operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Flexible

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding

RWC training/qualification (BS EN ISO 14731, BS EN 1090, ISO 3834)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Falcon Tower Crane Services in Manchester is seeking a Fabrication Manager who will lead all fabrication and welding activities, supervise a team and ensure procedures are followed to meet quality and safety standards. You will act as Responsible Welding Coordinator, manage weld procedures and personnel, coordinate drawings and inspections, and drive continual improvement across the workshop.

The role offers comprehensive training, progression opportunities, and a benefits package including