This is a senior, practical role for an experienced fabrication professional who leads from the front. The post holder will take day-to-day responsibility for the smooth running of the fabrication workshop while remaining directly involved in fabrication, problem-solving, and project delivery on the shop floor.
Rather than being primarily office or sales based, this role is centred around hands-on leadership, ensuring that work is built right first time, teams are supported, and projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.
The role will support business growth through excellent delivery, technical input, and client confidence - not through direct sales targets. Area covered East Suffolk, Cambridge and Essex.
Requirements
Take responsibility for the daily operation of the fabrication workshop, including job allocation, sequencing of work, and managing workflow.
Work alongside the fabrication team, carrying out fabrication, welding, fitting, and problem-solving as required.
Interpret drawings, specifications, and job packs, and ensure the team clearly understands what is required.
Monitor progress of jobs, anticipate issues, and adjust resources and priorities to keep work moving
Carry out checks on completed work to ensure it meets internal quality standards and customer requirements.
Provide clear, practical leadership to fabricators, welders, and apprentices.
Act as a senior technical point of contact for customers when required.
Attend site visits or client meetings to review scope, solve fabrication issues, or support project delivery.
Provide practical input into quotations and build-ability of new work.
Key Responsibilities
Strong background in fabrication, welding, or metalwork within a workshop environment.
Proven experience in a senior, lead, or supervisory fabrication role.
Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Confident working hands-on with steel, aluminium, and fabrication equipment.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
Natural leader who leads by example on the shop floor.
Good communication skills with both workshop staff and external contacts.
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry partner.
