General Manager - Fabrication Services

Brellis Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a General Manager for a fabrication and welding service centre near Leeds. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in welding and fabrication leadership, operational management, and a track record in driving efficiency. The role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £80,000, bonus opportunities, and additional benefits. Great opportunity to manage a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus (OTE up to £100k)

Car Allowance

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leader in a fabrication and welding environment.
• Experience managing P&L and operations.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Full site leadership with accountability for performance and quality.
• Driving efficiency across welding and fabrication processes.
• Leading and developing a skilled workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Welding and fabrication knowledge

Operational management

Customer relationship management

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Overview

General Manager - Welding & Fabrication

£65,000 - £80,000 basic + bonus (OTE up to £100k) + Car Allowance + Benefits
Based near Leeds

Do you have deep knowledge of welding and fabrication and the leadership skills to run a busy, high-performing service centre?

We are working with one of the UK’s leading fabrication and engineering groups to appoint a General Manager. This is not a role for someone from a purely OEM or mass-production background. You’ll either be time-served in welding/fabrication, having worked your way up, or you’ll already be running a fabrication and welding shop at senior level. Without this experience, applications will not be suitable.

About the Role

As General Manager, you’ll take full P&L responsibility for a 40+ person site delivering sheet metalwork, laser cutting, robotic welding, and structural fabrication. The business is a first and second-tier supplier into oil & gas, automotive, commercial vehicles, defence, and nuclear sectors.

Responsibilities

• Full site leadership, accountable for operational performance, quality, and delivery.
• Driving efficiency and continuous improvement across welding and fabrication processes.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a skilled workforce.
• Building and maintaining customer relationships while supporting commercial growth.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, to cost, and to spec.
• Reporting directly to the Group MD and contributing to wider group strategy.

What We're Looking For

• A proven leader in a fabrication and welding environment (service centre / project-based, not OEM).
• Time-served in welding/fabrication or clear progression into GM/Director level within a fabrication shop.
• Strong track record of managing operations, P&L, and commercial growth.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 1090, and ISO 3834 standards, with experience managing compliance.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement in fabrication settings.
• Hands-on, motivational leadership style.

Why Apply?

• Lead and shape a respected welding and fabrication service centre.
• Be recognised as the General Manager for a site supplying into multiple high-value sectors.
• £65k-£80k base + bonus (OTE £100k), car allowance, and benefits.
• Backing of a well-invested group committed to innovation and growth.
• If you've built your career in welding and fabrication and want the autonomy to run and grow a dynamic service centre, we'd like to hear from you.

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