Foreman

Prime Appointments Ltd; Witham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering firm in Witham is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead a skilled workshop team in bespoke fabrication projects. The role offers competitive pay of up to £20 per hour plus overtime, and responsibilities include supervising welding operations and ensuring project quality standards. Candidates should have strong experience in MIG and TIG welding, along with satisfactory leadership and communication skills. This is a permanent position within a stable and expanding company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Regular overtime

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in MIG & TIG welding across various metals.
• Proven fabrication skills with ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience leading or mentoring workshop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and mentor a team of welder fabricators.
• Oversee MIG and TIG welding on various metals.
• Supervise fabrication of custom platforms and structures.
• Maintain workshop safety standards.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Leadership skills

Engineering drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

CNC machinery

Press brakes

Guillotines

Job description

Foreman - Up to £20ph + Overtime at 1.5x

Are you an experienced fabricator and welder with experience in a leadership role, i.e. Foreman, Team Leader or Workshop team leader?

Join a respected and expanding sub‑contract engineering firm in Witham as a Foreman, overseeing a skilled workshop team and playing a key role in delivering bespoke fabrication projects for major clients.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay: Up to £20 per hour (depending on experience)

Regular Overtime: Paid at 1.5x

Stable Opportunity: Permanent position with a well‑established business

Challenging & Varied Projects: Including high‑spec fabrications for FMCG clients

Free On‑Site Parking

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, support and mentor a team of welder fabricators in daily workshop operations

Oversee and perform MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium

Supervise fabrication of custom platforms, staircases, frames, guards, and related structures

Coordinate and monitor job progress to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met

Allocate workloads and provide technical guidance to team members

Read, interpret and troubleshoot from CAD and technical drawings

Maintain workshop safety standards and promote a proactive safety culture

Operate and instruct others on workshop machinery, including press brakes, guillotines, and CNC brake presses

Attend occasional site work using company vehicle, ensuring professional conduct and workmanship on‑site

Your Background:

Strong hands‑on experience in MIG & TIG welding across a variety of metals

Proven fabrication skills and ability to work from engineering drawings

Prior experience leading or mentoring workshop staff

Familiar with workshop machinery and safe operating procedures

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Full UK driving licence (essential for site work)

Working Hours:

Apply now or contact Simon Clark at Prime Appointments to discuss the role further.