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Welding and Fabrication Supervisor
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 36,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: North Shields, North Tyneside
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Welding and Fabrication Supervisor with a
minimum of 10 years in the trade to lead our workshop operations. This is a hands-on
leadership role, combining team supervision with key support to our estimating team by
accurately measuring jobs and advising on manufacturing hours. The successful
candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, shop floor credibility, and the ability to
drive productivity while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Workshop Supervision
Lead the day-to-day operations of the fabrication and welding team
Assign tasks based on skill, priority, and job requirements
Monitor progress and ensure all work meets drawings, tolerances, and deadlines
Oversee material usage and consumables, raising requirements in advance
Lead weekly production meeting with management, plan and manage Job list
Job Measurement & Estimating Support
Measure and review completed jobs to track actual fabrication times
Provide insight and feedback to the estimating team on realistic labour hours
Support development of accurate, profitable quotations based on real workshop
performance
Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve workflow efficiency
Health, Safety & Quality
Enforce strict adherence to H&S procedures, PPE usage, and safe working practices
Conduct in-process and final quality checks to ensure standards are met
Promote a safety-first culture among all workshop staff
Mentoring & Team Development
Provide guidance and training to apprentices and less experienced team members
Foster a positive team culture with a focus on continuous improvement
Share best practices and support skills development within the team
Carry out two yearly reviews with shop floor staff.
Reporting & Digital Tracking
Utilise job tracking software to monitor and report job progress and labour input
Maintain records of labour hours and project timelines for analysis and planning
Report any issues, overruns, or resource shortages to management
Skills & Experience
Minimum 10 years’ experience in welding and fabrication, with at least 3 years in a
supervisory role
Expert in MIG/TIG welding, structural and bespoke fabrication
Ability to read and interpret complex technical/engineering drawings
Confident in estimating time, labour and material needs for varied fabrication projects
Competent using digital job tracking
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team-building abilities
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Welding/Fabrication (or higher)Before You Apply
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