Sheet Metal Fabrication Supervisor

MTrec Limited; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Free parking

Professional development and training

Job summary

MTrec Limited is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabrication Supervisor to lead a skilled workshop team. The role blends hands-on fabrication with effective leadership to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

You will supervise press brakes, welding processes and finishing, read drawings, and plan production while maintaining safety standards and continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sheet metal fabrication, with 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Expert-level hands-on with press brakes, guillotines, rollers
• Advanced MIG and TIG welding skills
• Strong leadership and people management abilities
• Excellent communication and ability to plan production schedules
• Counterbalance forklift licence
• Right to work in the UK; NVQ3 in Fabrication and Welding preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all fabrication activities in the workshop and manage a skilled team
• Lead, manage and mentor the fabrication team for safety and quality
• Coordinate all aspects of fabrication process and optimize workflow
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and plan production schedules
• Ensure safety compliance and conduct risk assessments and toolbox talks
• Manage workshop resources, equipment maintenance and stock levels
• Monitor performance and support training and career progression
• Liaise with management on planning, capacity and improvements
• Resolve production issues promptly to maintain deadlines
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

Skills

Press brakes

Guillotines

Rollers

MIG welding

TIG welding

Team leadership

People management

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Job description

MTrec's new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their industry sector. They are looking to recruit a Sheet Metal Fabrication Supervisor on a permanent basis.

The Job you'll do

• As a Sheet Metal Fabrication Supervisor, you'll oversee all fabrication activities within the workshop, managing a skilled team while maintaining our commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

• This leadership role combines hands-on technical expertise with team management, ensuring smooth operations from production planning through to delivery.

• You'll be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the fabrication process, optimising workflow, and developing our talented team members.

• Lead, manage and mentor the fabrication team, fostering a collaborative, safety-focused culture.

• Oversee all fabrication operations including press brake work, MIG and TIG welding, and component finishing.

• Ensure work is completed to specification, on time and within quality standards; conduct inspections and sign-off on finished items.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work with technical specifications, and plan production schedules effectively.

• Maintain health and safety compliance across the workshop, carrying out risk assessments and toolbox talks.

• Manage workshop resources, equipment maintenance schedules, and material stock levels.

• Monitor team performance, identify training needs, and support continuous skill development and career progression.

• Liaise with management on production planning, capacity and any operational challenges or improvements.

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills to resolve production issues quickly and maintain deadlines.

• Lead by example with attention to detail, quality-focused mindset.

About You

• Proven experience as a Sheet Metal Fabricator with a minimum of 5 years' experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.

• Expert-level hands-on skills with press brakes, guillotines, rollers and associated fabrication machinery.

• Advanced proficiency in MIG and TIG welding to high standards.

• Strong team leadership and people management abilities with experience motivating and developing technical teams.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with team members and management.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and meet production deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

• Counter balance forklift licence essential.

• Ability to work from technical drawings and quality specifications with meticulous attention to detail.

• Right to work in the UK essential; relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding, or equivalent supervisory/leadership training) are advantageous.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company pension scheme, and ongoing professional development. Modern workshop facilities and a supportive, focused, agile and collaborative team environment.

• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding business.

• Recognition and rewards for excellent performance and team development.

• Pay: £42-£45k Basic, with overtime available.

• Company pension

• Free parking

• Professional development and training budget