Job Description
Foreman - Up to 20ph + Overtime at 1.5x
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.