Welding Fabrication Leader

23 Days Old

Welding & Fabrication Charge hand (Hands-On)
Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours
Monday Thursday: 8:00am 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am 3:30pm
Overtime Opportunities:
Typically 1 hour before and/or after standard working hours
Saturday mornings when required
Contek Recruitment are currently working with a well-established precision engineering and fabrication company who are looking to recruit an experienced Welding & Fabrication Supervisor to join their growing team.
This is a hands-on charge hand role , ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front while remaining actively involved in welding and fabrication work, while also taking responsibility for essential workshop documentation.
The Company
Our client is a highly respected precision engineering and fabrication business with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality welded and fabricated components to a wide range of industries across the UK and internationally.
The Role
As Welding & Fabrication Supervisor/Chargehand, you will oversee day-to-day workshop operations, working hands-on on the shop floor while ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate workshop documentation and records.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate welding and fabrication activities within the workshop
Remain hands-on with welding and fabrication work as required
Ensure quality standards are met across all fabricated components
Lead, mentor, and support welders and fabricators
Plan daily workloads, job priorities, and resource allocation
Ensure compliance with health & safety and company procedures
Carry out and record dimensional surveys and basic quality checks
Check and approve timesheets for accuracy and hours worked
Complete and review delivery notes and associated job paperwork
Liaise with engineering, quality, and management teams to resolve issues
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in a welding/fabrication supervisory or senior role
Strong hands-on welding background (MIG/TIG experience preferred)
Experience working with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium
Ability to read and interpret fabrication and engineering drawings
Comfortable completing workshop documentation and basic reporting
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Whats On Offer
Competitive salary depending on experience
Regular overtime opportunities
Early finish every Friday
Stable, long-term role within a reputable engineering business
Opportunity to work on varied and interesting fabrication projects
Supportive working environment with skilled colleagues

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Location:
Skelmersdale
Salary:
£45,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Skilled Trades

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