Sheet Metal Fabrication Supervisor

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their industry sector. They are looking to recruit a Sheet Metal Fabrication Supervisor on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

• As a Sheet Metal Fabrication Supervisor, you'll oversee all fabrication activities within the workshop, managing a skilled team while maintaining our commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• This leadership role combines hands-on technical expertise with team management, ensuring smooth operations from production planning through to delivery.
• You'll be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the fabrication process, optimising workflow, and developing our talented team members.
• Lead, manage and mentor the fabrication team, fostering a collaborative, safety-focused culture.
• Oversee all fabrication operations including press brake work, MIG and TIG welding, and component finishing.
• Ensure work is completed to specification, on time and within quality standards; conduct inspections and sign-off on finished items.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work with technical specifications, and plan production schedules effectively.
• Maintain health and safety compliance across the workshop, carrying out risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Manage workshop resources, equipment maintenance schedules, and material stock levels.
• Monitor team performance, identify training needs, and support continuous skill development and career progression.
• Liaise with management on production planning, capacity and any operational challenges or improvements.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills to resolve production issues quickly and maintain deadlines.
• Lead by example with attention to detail, quality-focused mindset.

About You

• Proven experience as a Sheet Metal Fabricator with a minimum of 5 years' experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Expert-level hands-on skills with press brakes, guillotines, rollers and associated fabrication machinery.
• Advanced proficiency in MIG and TIG welding to high standards.
• Strong team leadership and people management abilities with experience motivating and developing technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with team members and management.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and meet production deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Counter balance forklift licence essential.
• Ability to work from technical drawings and quality specifications with meticulous attention to detail.
• Right to work in the UK essential; relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding, or equivalent supervisory/leadership training) are advantageous.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company pension scheme, and ongoing professional development. Modern workshop facilities and a supportive, focused, agile and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding business.
• Recognition and rewards for excellent performance and team development.
• Pay: £42-£45k Basic, with overtime available.
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Professional development and training budget