The Company
We are sourcing a candidate to work for a very exciting client. With over 20 years’ expertise in welding, plasma cutting, and sheet metal, our client provides tailored fabrication solutions for projects of every scale, backed by a commitment to quality and sustainability.
Location: Thornton, Lancashire, FY5
Pay: £40,000 – £60,000
Shifts: Weekdays

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the workshop, ensuring projects are completed to specification and deadline.
• Lead and supervise a small team of welders, fabricators, fitters, and apprentices.
• Plan, allocate, and monitor workloads, coordinating resources effectively.
• Effective means of communication within the senior management team.
• Uphold stringent quality standards to meet company and client expectations.
• Manage inventory, tools, and equipment, including maintenance and repairs.
• Support project management with technical advice, costings, and progress updates.
• Drive continuous improvement, training, and staff development.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety policies and legislation.

Skills and Experience

• Proven supervisory/management experience within fabrication, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of welding in multiple positions, working with different material thicknesses, and a solid background in fabrication.
• Experience in machine shop operations, including CNC lathes and turning machines.
• Hands-on knowledge of MIG, TIG, MMA, and flux core processes, with the ability to step in where required (though this is primarily a managerial role).
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Background in maintaining documentation and accreditation records for jobs carried out.
• Ability to track and record job costings, and confidently prepare accurate quotations.
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving ability.
• Effective leader with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confident IT user (Microsoft Office, job management systems).
• Ideally based within a 30-minute commute of Thornton, Lancashire.
• This role is well suited to a more senior Fabricator/ Welder or senior Machine Shop workshop manager/ supervisor.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualifications in fabrication, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Health & Safety certifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH) desirable.
• Forklift, crane, or lifting certifications advantageous.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In perso

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the workshop, ensuring projects are completed to specification and deadline.
• Lead and supervise a small team of welders, fabricators, fitters, and apprentices.
• Plan, allocate, and monitor workloads, coordinating resources effectively.
• Effective means of communication within the senior management team.
• Uphold stringent quality standards to meet company and client expectations.
• Manage inventory, tools, and equipment, including maintenance and repairs.
• Support project management with technical advice, costings, and progress updates.
• Drive continuous improvement, training, and staff development.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety policies and legislation