Fabrication Supervisor

Job Description:

Fabrication Supervisor
Location: Coventry
Hours: Full-Time, Day shift
Reports to: Operations Manager
Department: Production / Fabrication

Are you an experienced Welding Supervisor or Fabrications Foreman ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a proactive and hands-on Fabrication Supervisor to manage day-to-day operations on the shop floor, lead a skilled team of fabricators and welders, and drive production excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, motivate, and develop the fabrication team to meet production targets.
* Oversee workflow, labour allocation, and project scheduling.
* Ensure adherence to technical drawings and welding quality standards.
* Promote a safety-first culture and conduct regular safety checks.
* Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and TPM.
* Assist with strategic planning and resource management.

Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:
* Proven leadership experience in fabrication or welding.
* Strong knowledge of MIG/TIG welding and engineering drawings.
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Hands-on leadership style with strong communication abilities.
* Commitment to quality, compliance, and safety.

Desirable:
* Experience in Aerospace, Defence, or regulated sectors.
* Familiarity with CNC laser cutting and press brake operations.
* Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
* Knowledge of EN 15085, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949 standards.

What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary (based on experience)
* Pension scheme
* Professional development and training opportunities
* Supportive and dynamic work environment
* Career progression as the business expands into new sectors

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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