Weld Shop Supervisor

Owen Payne Recruitment Services Limited; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Steel Manufacturing company in Telford is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to oversee a team of welders. Responsibilities include ensuring quality and production targets are met and conducting hands-on welding work. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and experience in a fabrication environment. This position offers a competitive salary and a four-day working week.

Benefits

Company pension

Free on-site parking

4 day working week

Ongoing Training

Bank holidays off

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a welding/fabrication environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.
• Previous team leader or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of welders to ensure efficient workflow.
• Monitor individual and team performance, providing coaching and support.
• Conduct daily checks to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Welding techniques (MIG, TIG)

Quality assurance understanding

Job description

Overview

NOW HIRING: Welding Supervisor – Telford

Owen Payne Recruitment are thrilled to be partnering with a leading Steel Manufacturing company in the Telford area to recruit a Welding Supervisor on Nights!

If you are looking for a role where no two nights are the same, this could be the perfect role for you - The role itself would be overseeing a team of between 4-8 welders, ensuring quality and production targets are met.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Thursday – 16:30 till 05:00

Rate of Pay:

£42,100.00 P/A + Additional Bonus’s
Overtime Rates

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of welders to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output
• Allocate tasks and manage priorities based on production schedules
• Monitor individual and team performance, providing coaching and support where needed
• Conduct daily checks to ensure adherence to quality standards and engineering specifications
• Liaise with the Production Manager and other departments to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations
• Ensure all team members can accurately read and interpret engineering drawings
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment in line with health and safety regulations
• Participate in hands-on welding work as time allows, supporting the team during busy periods
• Ensure correct usage and maintenance of tools, jigs, and fixtures, including overseeing jig creation for complex or repeat jobs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas for process enhancements
• Any additional duties as and when required

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a welding/fabrication environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings confidently
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain focus under pressure
• Understanding of quality assurance and health & safety practices
• Previous team leader or supervisory experience
• Skilled in MIG, TIG, or other relevant welding technique
• Experience with jig design and usage

Perks & Benefits

• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• 4 day working week
• Great competitive salary
• Ongoing Training and opportunities for development
• Bank holidays off and Christmas shutdown
• Permanent role from day one

If you are interested in this fantastic role, please apply online or call Jodie on 01902 714122!