Welding Fabrication Leader

WEC GROUP LIMITED; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Coventry seeks an experienced Fabrication & Welding Supervisor to join their growing team. This role involves supervising a team of welders and fabricators, ensuring high quality and efficiency in production. Candidates should possess strong hands-on welding experience and formal qualifications in welding or fabrication. The position offers genuine career progression, training support, and competitive benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual profit share scheme

Company pension scheme

Employee support loans

Refer-a-Friend bonus (£250 after 3 months + £750 at 12 months)

Death-in-service benefit

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Welding Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor, or Engineering Team Leader.
• Strong hands-on experience in welding and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of approx. 30 welders/fabricators.
• Maximise workflow efficiency and maintain quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Welding supervision

Fabrication supervision

MIG welding

TIG welding

MMA welding

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Formal welding qualifications (coded welder status or equivalent)

Time-served apprenticeship / NVQ / City & Guilds in Welding or Fabrication

Job description

Fabrication & Welding Supervisor

Location : Coventry

Salary : Up to £50,000 DOE (£20£24 per hour)

About the Company

WEC Group is one of the UKs leading, multi-award-winning engineering and metal fabrication specialists. Known for innovation, quality, and excellent career development opportunities, we continue to expand our Fabrication Division and are now seeking an experienced Fabrication & Welding Supervisor to join our high-performing team in Coventry.

This is a superb opportunity for a motivated Welding Supervisor / FabricationSupervisor looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, growing engineering organisation.

Responsibilities :

• Supervise a team of approx. 30 welders / fabricators to meet production targets and deadlines
• Maximise workflow efficiency and ensure high levels of productivity
• Maintain and improve quality standards across all welding and fabrication activities
• Ensure all staff are trained and competent to required standards
• Work independently, using initiative to solve problems and improve processes
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Uphold and promote company and client standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Produce performance reports, KPIs, and documentation when required
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements and safe working procedures

What Were Looking For :

• Proven experience as a Welding Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor, or Engineering Team Leader within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong hands‑on experience in welding and fabrication (MIG, TIG, MMA)
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings and welding symbols
• Experience in either high-volume fabrication or custom / precision fabrication environments
• Solid understanding of HSE regulations and safe working practices in welding and fabrication
• Formal welding qualifications (coded welder status or equivalent)
• Time-served apprenticeship / NVQ / City & Guilds in Welding or Fabrication

Working Location / Environment

Site based - Coventry

Company Benefits :

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Genuine career progression within a rapidly expanding engineering group
• Training and qualification support
• Annual profit share scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Employee support loans
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus (£250 after 3 months + £750 at 12 months)
• Death-in-service benefit

Apply now for an immediate interview.