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Welder/Fabricator Supervisor

HR GO Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Cheddar, Somerset BS27, England

Salary

£20 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Welder/Fabricator Supervisor position is located in Cheddar, with occasional client site visits and work at a nearby Wales site, and offers an hourly rate of £20, with overtime pay of 1.5x after 8 hours on Saturdays and 2x on Sundays.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in welding or fabrication supervision, ideally holding a Fabrication & Welding City and Guilds Level 3 qualification, along with a full UK driving license.
  • The role involves leading a small team, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and managing workshop operations to meet deadlines and standards.
  • Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, with some flexibility required for business needs.
  • This is a permanent opportunity that offers 22 days of annual leave plus public holidays, along with opportunities for professional development.

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:

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

Skills and Attributes:

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

Qualifications and Experience:

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

Benefits:

  • 22 days of annual leave plus public and bank holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • 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.

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