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 in Preston. The ideal candidate will have extensive workshop supervisory experience, be skilled in TIG and MIG welding, and possess mentoring abilities. Responsibilities include managing fabrication workflows, supervising repairs, and collaborating on engineering improvements. The role offers a salary of £45,000 with a 39-hour work week. Applications are carefully reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted promptly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workshop supervision and mentoring.
• Ability to perform TIG, MIG, MMA and gas welding to a high standard.
• Experience with CNC press brake, guillotine, and rolling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise repairs to mould tools using various fabrication techniques.
• Manage fabrication workflows and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve production efficiency.

Skills

Workshop supervisory experience

TIG welding

MIG welding

Gas welding

CNC press brake operation

Sheet metal fabrication

Mentoring skills

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

Fabrication / Repair

• 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 escalate 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.

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