Fabrication Workshop Supervisor - Walkden (England)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Fabrication Workshop Supervisor

Walkden / Worsley (M28), Greater Manchester
£22.77 per hour
Temp to Perm – Immediate start available

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00
Sector: Engineering | Structural Steel | Fabrication | Welding

Our client a well-established structural steel fabrication company based in Walkdenare looking to appoint an experienced Fabrication Workshop Supervisor to lead and manage a busy workshop operation.

This role is ideal for a hands-on Fabrication Supervisor / Workshop Manager / Senior Fabricator Welder with proven experience in structural steel, MIG & TIG welding, and workshop supervision.

Fabrication Workshop Supervisor Key Responsibilities

Supervise daily workshop operations within a structural steel fabrication environment

Lead, manage, and motivate a team of fabricators and welders

Read and interpret engineering and structural steel drawings

Receive manufacturing packages from Contracts Manager / Estimator

Produce cutting lists and manage material ordering

Plan workloads, allocate jobs, and monitor production progress

Carry out hands-on MIG and TIG welding as required

Ensure fabrication work meets exact specifications and quality standards

Maintain accurate production records and work to ISO quality standards

Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety regulations and PPE usage

Maintain workshop housekeeping, equipment, and machinery

Communicate production delays, quality issues, or safety concerns

Support continuous improvement within the workshop

Fabrication Workshop Supervisor Skills & Experience Required

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Fabrication Supervisor / Workshop Supervisor

Strong background in structural steel fabrication

Proven experience with MIG and TIG welding

Experience managing workshop teams in an engineering environment

Strong knowledge of Health & Safety in fabrication workshops

Experience working to tight deadlines and solving production issues

Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

Hands-on, practical, and detail-focused approach

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £45,000 per annum

Permanent, long-term position

Monday to Friday day shifts (no nights or weekends)

Overtime opportunities available

Ongoing training and career progression

Stable workload with varied structural steel projects

Supportive, professional working environment

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about this Fabrication Workshop Supervisor role in Walkden.