Workshop Supervisor

First Achieve Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A fabrication company in Aberdeen seeks an experienced Fabrication Workshop Supervisor to lead their team. The role involves supervising fabricators, ensuring quality of work, and managing daily operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in metal fabrication, excellent leadership skills, and relevant trade qualifications. Competitive salary with opportunities for career development and training is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Career development and training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar supervisory role within a fabrication or engineering workshop.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques and reading technical drawings.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of fabricators, welders, and apprentices.
• Coordinate daily workflow, allocate tasks, and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Maintain high standards of quality control and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Fabrication techniques

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant trade qualifications (NVQ / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship)

Tools

Forklift license

Crane license

Job description

Overview

Fabrication Workshop Supervisor – Location: Aberdeen • Salary: Up to £25/hr • Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Fabrication Workshop Supervisor to lead their busy and dynamic fabrication team. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with a strong background in metal fabrication and proven supervisory experience.

As Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing workloads, ensuring high-quality output, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and motivated working environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of fabricators, welders, and apprentices
• Coordinate daily workflow, allocate tasks, and ensure project deadlines are met
• Maintain high standards of quality control and health & safety compliance
• Monitor production efficiency and implement improvements where necessary
• Conduct regular toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Liaise with production managers, design teams, and clients where required
• Train and mentor workshop staff and apprentices
• Manage stock levels of materials and consumables

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a similar supervisory role within a fabrication or engineering workshop
• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques, welding (MIG/TIG), and reading technical drawings
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions under pressure
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Forklift and crane licenses (desirable)
• Relevant trade qualifications (NVQ / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Modern, well-equipped workshop facilities