Steel Fabrication Manager

Ad Warrior Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotational Mouldings Group Ltd in Bradford is seeking a Steel Fabrication Manager to lead the Bradford steel fabrication operation. You will oversee laser cutting, folding, welding, galvanising, painting and final assembly, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Reporting to the Group Operations Manager, you will plan workflow, manage capacity and resources, monitor costs and drive improvements while building a proactive, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a steel fabrication environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes and welding.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and estimate production costs.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for Bradford fabrication operations.
• Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing team.
• Manage workflow, capacity, costs, and continuous improvement.
• Work with purchasing, quality and sales to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Highly organised

Problem Solver

Excellent Communicator

Hands On Leader

Commercial Acumen

Resilient

Proactive

Takes Responsibility

Job description

Steel Fabrication Manager

Location:Bradford

Salary:£40,000-45,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Job Type:Permanent / Full Time

Rotational Mouldings Group Ltd is a well-established manufacturing business operating across three North West sites in Furness Vale, Rochdale and Bradford, specialising in the design and manufacture of high-quality rotationally moulded plastic products. With a long-standing reputation for quality, reliability and innovation, the business continues to invest in its people, facilities and processes. They are now seeking an experienced Steel Fabrication Manager to take responsibility for leading the fabrication operations at their Bradford site.

Reporting directly to the Group Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the Bradford steel fabrication operation, leading the team to deliver safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. Working across mild steel and stainless-steel fabrication, you will oversee the complete production process including laser cutting, folding, welding, galvanising, painting and the subsequent assembly of fabricated metal items. You will plan and manage workflow, capacity and resources; monitor productivity, quality and costs; support costing and estimating; and work closely with purchasing, suppliers, quality and sales to ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish. You will also drive continuous improvement across the operation, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve performance, while maintaining exceptional standards of health & safety, quality and housekeeping.

To be shortlisted, you will have proven experience managing a steel fabrication environment and a strong practical understanding of fabrication processes, welding and manufacturing techniques, including fabrication design. You will be commercially aware, comfortable with costing, estimating and production control, and confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings. Just as importantly, you will be an engaging and proactive leader who can develop people, create accountability and build a strong, high-performing team. With ambitious plans for future growth and expansion of the Bradford operation, including the potential development of the factory, this role will suit someone with real drive and ambition who wants to do more than simply manage the day-to-day - someone with a proactive, growth mindset who can identify opportunities, challenge how things are done and play a key role in shaping the future of the site.

Ideal skills & qualities for this role are:

• Highly organised
• Problem Solver
• Excellent Communicator
• Hands On Leader
• Commercial Acumen
• Resilient
• Pro active
• Takes Responsibility