Welding Supervisor

Location: Sudbury, DE6 5GX

Pay: £19.00

Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Industry: Welding / Fabrication / Manufacturing

Ready to take the next step in your welding career?

Blue Arrow is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Welding Supervisor to oversee daily operations within a busy welding and fabrication environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to play a key role in driving production performance, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement across the workshop and warehouse.

This position would suit someone with strong technical welding knowledge, supervisory experience, and the ability to lead and develop a production team.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £19.00
Monday to Friday working hours with an early finish every Friday
Performance-related bonus scheme based on KPI achievement
Potential company car or car allowance bonus based on performance and contribution
Opportunity to join a growing and supportive business
Long-term career development opportunities
Stable working schedule with a strong work-life balance

The Role

As a Welding Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the workshop while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Key Duties Include:

Supervising daily welding and fabrication activities
Leading, motivating, and developing production staff
Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved
Maintaining compliance with Health & Safety regulations
Ensuring adherence to RWC EN 1090 (1, 2 & 3) standards
Managing warehouse operations, including stock control and material movement
Monitoring quality standards and carrying out production checks
Completing operational reports and maintaining accurate records
Working closely with senior management to improve efficiency and processes
Providing technical support and guidance on welding-related matters
Assisting with training and onboarding of new team members

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Welding Supervisor, Production Supervisor, or similar leadership role
Strong understanding of welding techniques and fabrication processes
Working knowledge of EN 1090 (1, 2 & 3) standards
Experience within a manufacturing, fabrication, workshop, or warehouse environment
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and production systems
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment

Why Join This Company?

This is an opportunity to join a successful and expanding manufacturing business where your experience and leadership will have a direct impact on operational success. You'll be given the autonomy to lead your team, improve processes, and contribute to the continued growth of the site while being rewarded through a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and genuine progression opportunities.