Welding Supervisor

Workforce Staffing; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Staffing in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead a busy welding and fabrication team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role combines hands-on welding with supervisory duties, organising workloads and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong MIG welding and steel fabrication experience, the ability to read engineering drawings, and proven leadership skills to coach and develop team members.

Qualifications

• Strong MIG welding and steel fabrication experience.
• Experience leading or supervising a team.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a team of Welders and Fabricators.
• Organising daily workloads and allocating work across the team.
• Remaining hands-on with welding and fabrication when required.
• MIG welding and fabrication of steel components and structures.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Ensuring work is completed to the required quality standards.
• Monitoring productivity and ensuring jobs are completed on time.
• Carrying out quality checks and resolving welding or fabrication issues.
• Supporting and developing members of the team.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety and housekeeping.
• Liaising with management regarding workloads and production priorities.

Skills

MIG welding

Steel fabrication

Team supervision

Reading drawings

Welding quality standards

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Hands-on leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Welding Supervisor Workforce Staffing Brierley Hill, West Midlands, England

Location: Brierley Hill, West Midlands
Pay: £18.00 – £20.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Day Shift | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Welder Foreman to lead a busy welding and fabrication team.

This role would suit an experienced Welder/Fabricator who has previous supervisory experience or is ready to take the next step into a leadership position.

The Role

• Leading and supervising a team of Welders and Fabricators
• Organising daily workloads and allocating work across the team
• Remaining hands‑on with welding and fabrication when required
• MIG welding and fabrication of steel components and structures
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Ensuring work is completed to the required quality standards
• Monitoring productivity and ensuring jobs are completed on time
• Carrying out quality checks and resolving welding or fabrication issues
• Supporting and developing members of the team
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety and housekeeping
• Liaising with management regarding workloads and production priorities

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Strong MIG welding and steel fabrication experience
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• A good understanding of welding quality and fabrication standards
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• A hands‑on approach with the ability to lead from the front
• Good communication skills and the confidence to manage a team

Previous experience as a Welding Supervisor, Fabrication Foreman, Workshop Foreman or Team Leader would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• 40 hours per week
• Day shift – Monday to Friday
• Permanent, full‑time position
• Immediate start available for the right candidate

If you're an experienced Welder/Fabricator with strong leadership skills and are looking for your next step, we'd like to hear from you.

Full‑time