Workshop Supervisor

Compass Point Recruitment Ltd; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Needham Market. The role requires proven experience in sheet metal, welding, and fabrication. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and be able to maintain high-quality standards. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sheet metal, welding, and fabrication.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to prepare job quotes and understand technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support daily operations within the workshop.
• Provide practical, hands-on support with welding and fabrication.
• Ensure work meets high quality standards and is completed on time.
• Maintain strong communication with team members and clients.

Skills

Sheet metal experience

Welding expertise

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualifications in engineering, welding, or fabrication

Tools

CNC machine experience

Job description

• Location

  Needham Market

• Sector:

  Engineering

• Job type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  £0 - £35 per annum

• Contact:

  Brigita Seveliovaite

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  01284765700

• Job ref:

  J36737

• Published:

  3 months ago

• Expiry date:

  2025-08-23

• Start date:

  2025-05-07

• Consultant:

  Brigita Seveliovaite

Job Title: Workshop Supervisor
Location: Needham Market
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Compass Point Recruitment is proud to be working with a respected leader in the sheet metal, welding, and fabrication industry. This company takes real pride in its craftsmanship, delivering precision-engineered products across a wide range of sectors.

They are now looking for a Workshop Supervisor to join their team - someone with hands-on expertise and a natural ability to lead by example on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee and support daily operations within the workshop
• Provide practical, hands-on support with welding, fabrication, and sheet metal work
• Ensure all work meets high quality standards and is completed on time
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations based on technical specifications
• Quickly identify and resolve any production or technical issues
• Maintain strong communication with team members, clients, and key stakeholders
• Uphold a safe, clean, and compliant working environment

What We're Looking For:
• Proven experience in sheet metal, welding, and fabrication (essential)
• Relevant qualifications in engineering, welding, or fabrication (preferred)
• CNC machine experience (preferred)
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities
• A practical, problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to prepare job quotes and understand technical drawings/specs
• Capable of working efficiently to tight deadlines

If you're a confident, hands-on engineer ready to take on a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Operations Team Leader - Supply Chain, Industrial & Engineering Divisions

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