Workshop Foreman

Options Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading welding and fabrication company in the UK is seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman to support multiple teams on the shop floor. This hands-on role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring quality standards, and working closely with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in a workshop environment and strong communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, including private medical insurance and gym membership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Insurance

Gym membership

Annual leave allowance

Store discount

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing activities in welding and fabrication environments.
• Strong focus on quality and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities across welding and fabrication teams.
• Support team leads in keeping projects on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions and technical drawings.
• Provide progress updates to the Operations Planner.
• Conduct quality control checks with QA/QC team.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Proven experience in a welding, fabrication, or similar workshop environment

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented and reliable

Ability to interpret and work from technical drawings

Team player with a hands-on attitude

Well-organised and committed to high safety standards

Job description

A growing leader in welding and fabrication, is seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman to join their busy shop floor team based in Colpy, Insch. This is a hands-on, pivotal role supporting multiple workshop teams and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

As a Workshop Foreman, you'll work closely with internal teams to keep projects moving efficiently and meeting quality standards. You'll also collaborate with the QA/QC team to maintain the high standards expected throughout production.

The ideal candidate will have practical workshop experience, a strong team focus, and a proactive approach to organising and driving operations forward in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Salary: £38 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Overtime: x1.5 basic rate
• Hours per week: 7am - 15.30pm, 39 hours with an early finish on a Friday
• Location: Colpy, Insch
• On-site parking
• Annual leave allowance 29 days
• Private Medical Insurance/Private Dental Insurance
• Gym membership
• Store discount

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities across welding and fabrication teams
• Support team leads in keeping projects on schedule
• Ensure all teams adhere to work instructions and technical drawings
• Provide progress updates and escalate issues to the Operations Planner
• Work with QA/QC on quality control checks and inspections
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment

Skills/Experience required:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in a welding, fabrication, or similar workshop environment
• Detail-oriented and reliable with a strong focus on quality
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with multiple teams and departments
• Ability to interpret and work from technical drawings and instructions
• Team player with a hands-on, proactive attitude
• Well-organised and committed to maintaining high safety standards

If this sounds like you, please apply today! :)