Senior Structural Steel Welder Fabricator & Workshop Supervisor

Senior Structural Steel Welder Fabricator & Workshop Supervisor

Location:

High Wycombe, HP15
Salary: £34,000–£45,000 (negotiable DOE)
Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 8‑hour shifts (Overtime available)

They are an independent structural steel fabricator based in the Chiltern Hills, known for delivering precision‑engineered steelwork across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Since 2010, they’ve built a reputation for craftsmanship, reliability, and technical excellence.

• Sick pay
• Company events
• On‑site parking
• Workplace pension
• Overtime opportunities
• Up to 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buyback Scheme

This is a senior, hands‑on leadership position. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the workshop, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety at all times.

• Leading, supervising, and developing a small workshop team (2–3 fabricators)
• Managing workshop operations, equipment, workflow, and job allocation
• Acting as the technical lead for fabrication and welding standards
• Working closely with the line manager to plan workloads and meet project deadlines
• Cutting, prepping, drilling, and MIG welding mild steel to a high standard
• Overseeing fabrication processes and ensuring procedures are followed consistently
• Producing precise, high‑quality steelwork from detailed drawings
• Maintaining and enforcing excellent health and safety practices
• Occasionally attending sites when required for installations and on‑site welding
• Supporting continuous improvement across workshop systems and processes

• Proven experience supervising or managing a steel fabrication workshop
• Strong leadership, communication, and team‑development skills
• Expert knowledge of MIG welding processes, weld symbols, and applications
• A recognised MIG welding qualification (current or expired)
• Ability to read and interpret complex fabrication drawings with accuracy
• Experience producing high‑precision structural steelwork
• Understanding of CNC equipment (beneficial but not essential)
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time‑management skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Forklift driving experience and confidence loading vehicles
• Your own transport
• References available on request

If you’re a seasoned fabricator with the leadership skills to run a workshop and the technical expertise to deliver exceptional steelwork, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.