Metal Workshop Supervisor

Metal Shop Supervisor

Fit Out UK | Manufacturing | Abbey Road, Park Royal, London

Join a leading UK interiors and manufacturing business

Fit Out UK is a leading interior fit-out, retail equipment supply and logistics company. We design, manufacture and install through a unique integrated self-delivery model that gives us full control of cost, quality and programme. With offices, manufacturing facilities and consolidation centres across the UK, we deliver high-quality projects on time, every time for some of the biggest names in retail, leisure and commercial sectors — including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, PureGym, Argos, Lloyd’s Bank and Westfield.

Our purpose-built manufacturing capability (including metal fabrication) sits at the heart of this model. By producing components and assemblies in-house we reduce supply-chain risk, cut waste, support our clients’ net-zero goals, and deliver a consistently high standard of finish. We’re proud of our zero-waste-to-landfill approach and ongoing investment in efficiency and sustainability.

We’re now looking for an experienced Metal Shop Supervisor to take day-to-day ownership of our metal workshop at our Abbey Road facility and help drive production excellence.

The Role

This is a hands-on supervisory position on the workshop floor. You will plan, organise and lead the metal shop to hit production targets and deadlines, coordinating welding, grinding, bending and other fabrication processes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the metal workshop
• Plan and allocate work across the workshop to achieve production targets and required completion dates
• Release and manage Works Orders in line with the production schedule
• Monitor the progress of Works Orders throughout the manufacturing process and identify any delays or potential issues early
• Coordinate activities between welding, grinding, bending and other manufacturing processes
• Coordinate with the warehouse to ensure materials are correctly issued against Works Orders
• Take full responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment throughout the metal workshop
• Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and used correctly
• Carry out regular workshop safety checks and maintain high housekeeping standards
• Ensure all manufactured products meet the required drawings, specifications and quality standards
• Identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency, productivity and workflow

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience within a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of welding, grinding, bending and general metal fabrication processes
• Good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment

Desirable

• Experience working with production planning or ERP/MRP systems
• Welding or fabrication qualifications
• Experience programming automation

Why Join Fit Out UK?

• Be part of a successful, established business (founded 2000) with a strong track record and blue-chip client base
• Work in a modern, integrated manufacturing environment that sits at the centre of our self-delivery model
• Opportunity to make a real impact on efficiency, quality and continuous improvement
• Supportive team and clear progression path within the Manufacturing function

If you’re an experienced metal fabrication supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and wants to work for a company that designs, makes and installs under one roof, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant metal fabrication and supervisory experience.

Fit Out UK – Integrated Project Delivery