Welder Foreman

Workshop Foreman - Late Shift - Full Time - £20.00 p/h (DOE) - Temp to Perm

I am looking for a Workshop Foreman to join a well-established metal fabrication company on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity offering long-term stability, a leadership position within the workshop, and the chance to work on a variety of bespoke fabrication projects across multiple industries. This role would suit an experienced fabrication professional with a strong MIG welding background who has previously held a senior position such as Supervisor, Team Leader, or Foreman.

About the role:

Working within a busy fabrication workshop, you will be responsible for overseeing the late shift operation, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently met. Mainly supporting the fabrication team whilst remaining hands-on with welding and fabrication duties when required.

Fabrication & Leadership Bias

• Supervising and supporting the late shift fabrication team
• MIG welding and fabrication of bespoke metal products
• Reading and working from technical engineering drawings
• Allocating work and monitoring production output
• Ensuring welding and fabrication quality standards are maintained
• Supporting and mentoring junior workshop staff
• Maintaining health & safety standards across the workshop
• Liaising with production and management teams to ensure deadlines are met
• Assisting with general workshop organisation and workflow

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven MIG welding and fabrication background
• Previous experience in a senior workshop role such as Foreman, Supervisor, or Team Leader
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving ability
• Experience working within a fast-paced fabrication environment
• Reliable and capable of leading by example

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £20.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
• Full time, permanent position
• Late shift - Monday to Friday (2:00pm - 10:00pm)
• Leadership opportunity within a growing fabrication business
• Varied and bespoke fabrication work
• Long-term stability within an established engineering company

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