Workshop Foreman

Position: Workshop Foreman (Permanent)
Are you an experienced fabricator and welder with experience in a leadership role, i.e. Foreman, Team Leader or Workshop team leader?

Join a respected and expanding sub-contract engineering firm in Witham as a Foreman, overseeing a skilled workshop team and playing a key role in delivering bespoke fabrication projects for major clients.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay:
Up to £20 per hour (depending on experience)

Regular Overtime:
Paid at 1.5x

Stable Opportunity:
Permanent position with a well-established business

Challenging & Varied Projects:
Including high-spec fabrications for FMCG clients

Free On-Site Parking

Growth & Training Opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, support and mentor a team of welder fabricators in daily workshop operations

Oversee and perform MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium

Supervise fabrication of custom platforms, staircases, frames, guards, and related structures

Coordinate and monitor job progress to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met

Allocate workloads and provide technical guidance to team members

Read, interpret and troubleshoot from CAD and technical drawings

Maintain workshop safety standards and promote a proactive safety culture

Operate and instruct others on workshop machinery, including press brakes, guillotines, and CNC brake presses

Attend occasional site work using company vehicle, ensuring professional conduct and workmanship on-site

Your Background:

Strong hands-on experience in MIG & TIG welding across a variety of metals

Proven fabrication skills and ability to work from engineering drawings

Prior experience leading or mentoring workshop staff

Familiar with workshop machinery and safe operating procedures

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Full UK driving licence (essential for site work)

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Regular overtime available at 1.5x pay

Apply now or contact Simon Clark at Prime Appointments to discuss the role further