Foreman - Sheet Metal Dept

Sirius Recruitment Services Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised gym membership

2 paid healthcare appointments peryear

Job summary

Sirius Recruitment Services Ltd is working with a market-leading Kent fabrication client to appoint a Foreman over the Sheet Metal Department in Sittingbourne. Location: Sittingbourne, Kent; permanent role; salary £40,000 - £46,000 DOE; hours 06:00–14:15, Monday to Friday.

Reporting to Production Manager, you will supervise operatives, plan workloads, read drawings, oversee fabrication processes, ensure quality and safety, and drive efficiency with Lean techniques.

Qualifications

• Sheet metal fabrication experience required.
• Supervisory/foreman experience (3–5 years) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting a team of sheet metal operatives.
• Planning and allocating daily workloads.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Overseeing fabrication, forming, cutting, folding and assembly processes.
• Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Carrying out quality checks and maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Supporting the team with technical issues and problem-solving.
• Monitoring materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensuring all health & safety procedures are followed.
• Working closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve efficiency

Skills

Team leadership

Reading engineering drawings

Sheet metal processes

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 DOE Type: Permanent Role Hours: Monday - Friday 06:00am - 14:15pm

Our client is a market leader in their industry of fabrication within Kent and due to a retirement, they have a requirement for a Foreman over their Sheet Metal Department.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Foreman will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations within the sheet metal department, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting a team of sheet metal operatives.
• Planning and allocating daily workloads.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Overseeing fabrication, forming, cutting, folding and assembly processes.
• Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Carrying out quality checks and maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Supporting the team with technical issues and problem-solving.
• Monitoring materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensuring all health & safety procedures are followed.
• Working closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve efficiency

What They're Looking For

• Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication is essential.
• Previous supervisory or foreman experience is highly desirable. (3-5 years minimum)
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of sheet metal processes and fabrication techniques.
• Confident leadership and communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing, 3S/5S, IOSH Managing Safely, First Aid, Forklift Licence, ERP/MRP experience desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to motivate and support a team in a busy manufacturing environment.

In return, you can expect to receive a competitive salary, an excellent package including subsidised gym membership and 2 paid healthcare appointments per year and working hours of 06:00 - 14:15 Monday to Friday.