Workshop Foreman
Warrington
£ 50000/annum 34days al, pension 5%/3
Role: Workshop Foreman/ Foreperson
Location: Warrington
Salary: £50,000
Hours: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
This role involves overseeing the operations of a rapidly expanding workshop focused on welding and fabricating various pipework and bespoke fabrications to meet both in-house and customer requirements.
As a skilled workshop foreman, you will be a time-served welder/fabricator with significant experience in heavy general welding and fabrication, proficient in using standard workshop machinery and equipment. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role demands a high level of autonomy and reliability.
Your team will initially consist of five welding apprentices, with the workshop expanding year by year, including skilled welders returning from site activities. You will have the opportunity to shape the workshop according to business needs.
Responsibilities:
Provide practical training to apprentices in multiple welding processes and fabrication techniques.
Proficiency in MIG/MAG/TIG/FCAW welding and use of various workshop equipment is essential.
Train apprentices in MIG/MAG/TIG/FCAW processes and support their development.
Desirable knowledge of welding automation.
Manage fabrication projects from start to finish, maintaining high standards both individually and as a team leader.
Interpret engineering drawings, plans, and instructions accurately.
Communicate professionally with team members, customers, suppliers, and cont...