Toolroom Engineering Supervisor

Kinetic PLC; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Workshop Engineering Supervisor to manage and supervise fabrication tasks in Preston. The ideal candidate will have extensive welding experience (TIG/MIG/MMA) and prior workshop supervisory experience. You'll oversee safety practices and mentor a team while ensuring efficient fabrication processes. The position offers a salary of £45,000 for a 39-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop supervisory roles.
• Time served sheet metal worker or fabricator.
• Ability to mentor and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Repair mould tools using various fabrication techniques.
• Supervise compliance with HS&E policies in fabrication areas.
• Manage workflows for efficiency in fabrication.
• Provide technical advice on fabrication tasks.
• Liaise with production for preventative maintenance.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

MMA welding

Sheet metal fabrication

Supervisory skills

CNC press brake operation

Guillotine operation

Rolling equipment operation

Job description

Are you a Workshop Engineering Supervisor that is looking for your next permanent position?

Are you a time served Sheet Metal worker OR fabricator?

Do you have workshop supervisory experience with mentoring skills?

Can you TIG / MIG / MMA and Gas weld to high standard?

Is a salary of £45000 something you are happy with?

Would working a 39 hour week in Preston be suitable for you?

Do you have experience working on CNC press brake, guillotine & rolling equipment?

If you have answered "yes" to ALL the above questions please read on and apply if interested, suitable candidates will be called and given additional information on the position and the company.

Duties include

• Responsibility for repairs to mould tools utilising a range of materials and fabrication techniques including TIG, MIG and gas welding.
• Sheet metal fabrication of complex shapes / parts using press brake, guillotine and rolling equipment.
• Fabricating / repairing parts for machinery / factory structures using sectional steel and welding methods.
• Supervise safe working practices and ensure compliance with all HS&E policies across fabrication areas.
• Manage fabrication workflows for efficiency and resource utilisation.

Managerial Support

• To report directly to the CI & Engineering Manager regarding maintenance, repair scheduling and project status.
• Provide technical advice and leadership on complex fabrication tasks and material usage.
• To regularly report any tool / consumable requirements.
• Log and escape any defects or safety concerns during routine tasks.
• Act as team leader to mentor and support the fabrication team and encourage skill development.

Engineering / CI Support

• Collaborate with the CI & Engineering Manager and Mould Maintenance Supervisor to develop and integrate new solutions or improvements to existing tools.
• To liaise with the CI & Engineering Manager in relation to project work.

Production Support

• To liaise with the Production Department to oversee and execute preventative maintenance tasks, ensuring that all tools are operational and maintained to a high level of availability.

General Duties

• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient work environment (5S).

LOCATION - Preston

SALARY - £45000

SHIFT - 39h/week, Mon-Thu 7:30-16:00, Friday 8:00 -15:15

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.