Fabrication Manager

Our client is a family run manufacturing company with clients in various industries including pharmaceutical, petro chemical, steel processing and automotive. Through growth - they are seeking an experienced Fabrication Services Manager to join their expanding team.
They aim to deliver a high-quality nationwide service that helps their customers and through continuous improvement they make positive benefits through careful planning, engineering and installation.
The Fabrication Service Manager will be joining their team who specialise in bespoke welding/fabrication projects for various industrial facilities across the UK. The main focus of the position will be to manage both factory Welder/Fabricators and the On-site fabrication team.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with managing a workshop that specialises in bespoke fabrication and managing a team of reliable staff to deliver to the highest standard for their client base.

• Oversee and manage daily operations across their fabrication facility and site activity, ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met.
  
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers to plan, execute, and complete welding and fabrication projects of varying scales, from initial concept to final delivery.
  
• Handle project enquiries, conduct site visits, meet with clients, and prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
  
• Lead and supervise tradesmen during fabrication and site installations, managing subcontractor activities as needed.
  
• Coordinate project workflows by processing orders, reviewing and issuing drawings, procuring materials, and issuing clear work instructions.
  
• Maintain high-quality standards across all workshop operations through regular monitoring, supervision, and quality control processes.
  
• Prepare and manage all project-related documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, schedules, and progress reports.
  
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all operations.
  
• Monitor project budgets and timelines, proactively resolving challenges to ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery.
  
• Foster strong client relationships through clear communication, high-quality installations, and timely completion of projects to encourage repeat business.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within fabrication processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation.
  
• Support team development by mentoring and coaching tradesmen, ensuring skill enhancement and adherence to company standards.
  THE ROLE:
  
• Oversee the fabrication of a range of bespoke equipment
  
• Plan the installation and fabrication of equipment across the UK
  
• Manage a team of 4 direct reports and an on-site team of 6
  THE PERSON:
  
• Workshop management experience
  
• Fabrication / Welding background
  
• Commutable distance to Willenhall
  
• Working in similar bespoke manufacturing environments.
  
• Experienced with varied manufacturing projects including complex platforms, tanks, vessel and staircase products as examples.
  KEYWORDS: Welding, Fabricating, Workshop, Manager, Willenhall, Bespoke, Fabrication
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