Fabricator, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Fabrication Supervisor - Heavy Engineering / Wear-Resistant Materials

Location:
Barnsley (Industrial Estate)

Hours:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Competitive + overtime + benefits

Are you an experienced Fabrication Supervisor with strong leadership skills and a background in heavy engineering or wear-resistant materials? We're supporting a leading manufacturing business in Barnsley that specialises in abrasion- and impact-resistant fabrications, operating from a large, well-equipped production facility.

This company is a recognised pioneer in hard-faced plate technology and produces complex fabricated components for global heavy industry sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing engineering environment where quality, innovation, and technical expertise are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As Fabrication Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day running of a busy fabrication workshop, leading a team of welders and fabricators producing chrome carbide overlay plate fabrications, wear-resistant components and refurbished industrial parts.

This is a hands-on leadership role, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced heavy engineering setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and mentor a team of welders and fabricators in a large, modern workshop.
• Allocate workloads, manage workflow, and ensure projects are completed on time.
• Oversee production of hardfaced plate fabrications, curved and conical components, and wear-resistant assemblies.
• Support refurbishment and reclamation work on industrial components such as rolls and heavy housings.
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, welding specs, and strict quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across fabrication methods, productivity, and safety.
• Conduct toolbox talks, ensure correct PPE usage, and promote a strong safety culture.

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience supervising a fabrication or heavy engineering workshop.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (open arc, submerged arc, MIG/MAG, TIG, and hard facing).
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Experience working to ASME IX / BS EN welding codes.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• A hands-on leadership style and passion for quality and safety.

Desirable:
Experience with wear-resistant materials, chrome carbide overlay plate, refurbishment work, or heavy industrial components.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension
• Training and development in advanced hard facing and fabrication techniques
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• A chance to work with cutting-edge materials in a respected engineering organisation

How to Apply

If you're a driven Fabrication Supervisor looking to join a technically advanced engineering business with a proud heritage and strong future, we'd love to hear from you.