Welder/Fabricator Supervisor

Austin Fraser; Cheddar; On-site; Full time

Job description

Welder/Fabricator Supervisor

Location: Cheddar (occasional client site visits and work at Wales site, 2 hr drive max - Van provided)

Hourly rate: £20 per hour, with overtime pay 1.5x after 8 hours on Saturdays and 2x on Sundays.

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm (some flexibility for business needs required)

Reports to: Contract Manager

Why Join Us?

Lead welding and fabrication operations in a professional and safety-first environment. Oversee a small, motivated team while delivering high-quality results and ensuring workshop efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise welding/fabrication tasks; meet deadlines and standards.
2. Ensure safety, quality and workshop compliance.
3. Oversee WPS development and inspection.
4. Train and support team members for optimal performance.
5. Plan resources and materials for projects.
6. Manage stock levels (consumables, PPE) and ensure compliance.
7. Conduct quality and safety inspections.
8. Handle workshop paperwork (timesheets, reports).
9. Support recruitment and team development.
10. Occasional on-site or Wales workshop work.

Skills and Attributes:

1. Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to manage a small team effectively.
2. Extensive knowledge of fabrication and welding techniques.
3. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
4. Strong organisational and time management skills.
5. Ability to work independently and under pressure.
6. Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions.
7. Collaborative approach to teamwork, working effectively with internal and external teams.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Fabrication & Welding City and Guilds Level 3 (desirable).
2. Responsible Welding Coordinator qualification (desirable).
3. IOSH Managing Safely qualification (desirable).
4. Full UK driving licence.
5. Strong health and safety awareness within an engineering environment.
6. Previous experience in welding or fabrication supervision is beneficial.
7. Ability to travel to the Wales workshop as required (within a 2-hour radius of Cheddar).

Benefits:

1. 22 days of annual leave plus public and bank holidays.
2. Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
3. A supportive and collaborative team environment.

This is a permanent opportunity with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO Recruitment are a recruitment agency supporting local companies.

Note: This role is being advertised by a recruitment agency on behalf of the hiring company. Details of the client will be disclosed during the recruitment process.