Sheet Metal Foreman

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: 4% after 3 months

Training opportunities

Extra holiday with service

Bi-annual profit share

Tea & coffee

Private healthcare after 6 months

Physio sessions

Gym membership

Career progression

23 days + bank holidays

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Sheet Metal Foreman based in Maidstone. You will oversee daily factory floor operations, supervise production teams and coordinate workflow to meet delivery schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in sheet metal fabrication, and a hands-on approach to problem solving across laser cutting, punching, and welding processes. A clear path for training and career progression is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a sheet metal manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Lean manufacturing, 3S/5S, IOSH Safe, and forklift credentials.
• ERP/MRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day management of the factory floor.
• Supervise production teams and coordinate workflow.
• Solve production issues and ensure on-time delivery.
• Coach and develop employees to improve skills and performance.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of new staff.
• Liaise with Production Manager, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Team Leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

5S/3S

IOSH Safety

First Aid

Forklift Licence

ERP/MRP experience

Tools

Laser Cutting

Punch Press

Press Brake

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

CAD Drawings

Job description

Location & Salary

Based in Maidstone, this permanent Sheet Metal Foreman position offers a salary between £41,000 and £48,000 per annum.

You will manage daily factory floor operations, supervising production teams and coordinating workflow to meet delivery schedules.

Responsibilities include allocating tasks to team leaders, resolving technical issues, and coaching staff to enhance performance.

The role suits someone with solid experience in fabrication and mechanical assembly within the sheet metal sector.

Strong leadership and organisational abilities are essential for this hands-on supervisory post.

You will ensure quality standards are upheld while maintaining efficient production output across the department.

This is a full-time, permanent role.

One of the largest subcontract precision sheet metal manufacturers in the South East are seeking a Sheet Metal Foreman to join their team in Sittingbourne. They cover fabrication, welding, finishing and mechanical assembly of components and sub-assemblies in ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Key Responsibilities

As Sheet Metal Foreman you will:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the factory floor.
• Supervise production teams.
• Co-ordinate workflow.
• Solve production issues.
• Ensure customer delivery dates are achieved.
• Manage the daily running of the sheet metal production department.
• Allocate work to team leaders and operators based on priorities.
• Support Team Leaders with technical and operational issues.
• Coach and develop employees to improve skills and performance.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of new employees.
• Conduct probation reviews and performance - Review production schedules daily.
• Ensure materials, drawings, tooling and consumables are available before work starts.
• Support process improvements and new manufacturing methods.
• Liaise with Production Manager, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Stores and Team Leaders.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for a Sheet Metal Foreman with the following qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience supervising a sheet metal manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Laser Cutting, Punch Press, Press Brake, MIG/TIG Welding and Assembly.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Lean Manufacturing, 3S/5S, IOSH Managing Safely, First Aid, Forklift Licence, ERP/MRP experience.
• Highly organised and self-motivated.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Benefits & Perks

In return you will receive a salary of £41,000 - £48,000 per annum plus:

• 4% matching pension after 3 months
• Training opportunities
• Extra holiday with service
• Bi-annual profit share
• Free tea and coffee
• Private healthcare after 6 months
• Two paid physio sessions annually
• Subsidised gym membership
• Career progression
• 23 days holidays plus bank Holidays (3-4 days saved for Christmas shut down).