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Fabrication Manager

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester, Essex

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Fabrication Workshop Manager

Manufacturing & Engineering Sector

Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE
 Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Workshop Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a busy fabrication workshop. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge of heavy fabrication, welding, punch and brake press operations, and machine shop processes.

Working closely with the Office Manager, you will lead the production team, ensure manufacturing targets are achieved, maintain quality standards, and drive workshop performance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily workshop operations and production schedules.
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 20+ welders and fabricators.
Allocate labour and resources to meet production targets.
Ensure all work is completed safely, on time, and to specification.
Monitor workshop productivity, quality, and performance KPIs.
Maintain high health & safety and housekeeping standards.
Coordinate equipment maintenance and workshop resources.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a Workshop Manager, Supervisor, or Team Leader role.
Strong background in heavy fabrication and welding.
Experience managing teams of 20+ welders and fabricators.
Knowledge of MIG welding, punch machinery, brake press, and machine shop operations.
Welding experience with materials up to 25mm thickness.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Strong leadership and organisational skills.
Good understanding of health & safety requirements.

Desirable

TIG welding experience.
Experience within heavy engineering, vehicle, trailer, or structural steel manufacturing.
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
Relevant fabrication or welding qualifications.

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £40,000 DOE
Monday to Friday working hours
Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing manufacturing business
Opportunity to lead an established fabrication team and make a real impactIf you have a strong fabrication background, hands-on workshop management experience, and the ability to lead a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

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