Senior Fabrication Lead: Weld, Tooling & Maintenance

Employment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the PR2 area of Preston is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker / Tool Engineering Supervisor. This role involves supervising a fabrication team and conducting tool repairs in a busy manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in welding and fabrication, along with proven leadership abilities. A competitive salary of £45,000 per annum and various benefits are offered, including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Employer pension contribution (4%)

Healthcare benefits (Medicash) after 3 months

Free tea and coffee facilities

Qualifications

• Experienced tool engineer or fabricator with leadership experience preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of welding, fabrication, and tool repair required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a small fabrication team.
• Conduct complex tool repairs and fabrications.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams.
• Provide hands-on support and mentorship.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical knowledge of welding

TIG welding

MIG welding

Gas welding

Sheet metal experience

Fabrication experience

People management skills

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in the PR2 area of Preston is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker / Tool Engineering Supervisor. This role involves supervising a fabrication team and conducting tool repairs in a busy manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in welding and fabrication, along with proven leadership abilities. A competitive salary of £45,000 per annum and various benefits are offered, including annual leave and pension contributions.