Fabricator, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Overview

Fabrication Supervisor - Heavy Engineering / Wear‑Resistant Materials.

Location:

Barnsley (Industrial Estate).

Hours:

Full‑time, Permanent. Salary:
Competitive + overtime + benefits. This company is a recognised pioneer in hard-faced plate technology and produces complex fabricated components for global heavy industry sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑performing engineering environment where quality, innovation, and technical expertise are at the heart of everything they do.

As Fabrication Supervisor, you will oversee the day‑to‑day running of a busy fabrication workshop, leading a team of welders and fabricators producing chrome carbide overlay plate fabrications, wear‑resistant components and refurbished industrial parts. This is a hands‑on leadership role, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced heavy engineering setting.

• Lead, support, and mentor a team of welders and fabricators in a large, modern workshop.
• Allocate workloads, manage workflow, and ensure projects are completed on time.
• Oversee production of hardfaced plate fabrications, curved and conical components, and wear‑resistant assemblies.
• Support refurbishment and reclamation work on industrial components such as rolls and heavy housings.
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, welding specs, and strict quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across fabrication methods, productivity, and safety.
• Conduct toolbox talks, ensure correct PPE usage, and promote a strong safety culture.

• Proven experience supervising a fabrication or heavy engineering workshop.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (open arc, submerged arc, MIG/MAG, TIG, and hard facing).
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Experience working to ASME IX / BS EN welding codes.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organisational skills.
• A hands‑on leadership style and passion for quality and safety.
• Desirable:
  Experience with wear‑resistant materials, chrome carbide overlay plate, refurbishment work, or heavy industrial components.

• Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension
• Training and development in advanced hard facing and fabrication techniques
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• A chance to work with cutting‑edge materials in a respected engineering organisation

If you're a driven Fabrication Supervisor looking to join a technically advanced engineering business with a proud heritage and strong future, we'd love to hear from you