Production Supervisor Welding & Fabrication
CV-LibrarySK4, Heaton Chapel, Borough of StockportpermanentPosted: 2 November 2026
Apply NowProduction Supervisor – Welding & Fabrication – Stockport
£50,000–£55,000 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Monday–Friday
Production Supervisor with welding and fabrication experience required in Stockport. Due to business growth, this is an outstanding opportunity to join part of a global business operating in the defence industry, supplying military vehicles and equipment to the British Armed Forces.
The Production Supervisor will lead and supervise a team of Welders and Fabricators, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of manufactured components to the required quality, cost and production schedules, while driving continuous improvement across the department.
£50K–£55K + excellent career prospects and benefits to include:
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Monday to Thursday: 07:00–15:30. Friday: 07:00–12:00
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Pension: 4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution
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Holidays: 25 days (rising to 28 with service) plus 8 bank holidays
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Sick pay: 4 weeks' company sick pay (rising to 8 weeks with service)
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Life assurance: 4x annual salary
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Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
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Cycle to work scheme
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Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging points
Experience to Support Your Application:
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Substantial experience as a Production Supervisor, Welding Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor or similar.
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Proven experience supervising teams of Welders and Fabricators.
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Strong background in welding, fabrication and heavy engineering manufacturing.
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Leadership experience within Defence, Automotive, Aerospace or similar engineering industries.
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Experience managing manufacturing schedules, resources and production recovery plans.
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Strong understanding of manufacturing quality, health and safety, and risk management.
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Experience monitoring KPIs, managing employee performance and developing team competence.
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Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and SAP or similar ERP systems.
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Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
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HND / Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering would be advantageous.
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IOSH / NEBOSH or similar health and safety qualification would be beneficial.
Production Supervisor Responsibilities:
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Lead and supervise Welders and Fabricators to achieve production targets safely and efficiently.
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Oversee welding and fabrication operations, ensuring quality, cost and delivery requirements are met.
*
Manage production schedules, workloads, resources and recovery plans.
*
Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and Quality Management Systems.
*
Monitor and report on production performance, including departmental KPIs (SQCDP).
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Manage employee attendance, performance, training and development.
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Conduct daily shift briefings, communicating production priorities and business updates.
*
Maintain team competence and support equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance planning.
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Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity, quality and efficiency.
*
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and workplace organisation.
*
Work closely with Engineering, Quality and other manufacturing departments.
Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a welding and fabrication team within a growing defence manufacturing business.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat about the role
£50,000–£55,000 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Monday–Friday
Production Supervisor with welding and fabrication experience required in Stockport. Due to business growth, this is an outstanding opportunity to join part of a global business operating in the defence industry, supplying military vehicles and equipment to the British Armed Forces.
The Production Supervisor will lead and supervise a team of Welders and Fabricators, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of manufactured components to the required quality, cost and production schedules, while driving continuous improvement across the department.
£50K–£55K + excellent career prospects and benefits to include:
*
Monday to Thursday: 07:00–15:30. Friday: 07:00–12:00
*
Pension: 4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution
*
Holidays: 25 days (rising to 28 with service) plus 8 bank holidays
*
Sick pay: 4 weeks' company sick pay (rising to 8 weeks with service)
*
Life assurance: 4x annual salary
*
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
*
Cycle to work scheme
*
Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging points
Experience to Support Your Application:
*
Substantial experience as a Production Supervisor, Welding Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor or similar.
*
Proven experience supervising teams of Welders and Fabricators.
*
Strong background in welding, fabrication and heavy engineering manufacturing.
*
Leadership experience within Defence, Automotive, Aerospace or similar engineering industries.
*
Experience managing manufacturing schedules, resources and production recovery plans.
*
Strong understanding of manufacturing quality, health and safety, and risk management.
*
Experience monitoring KPIs, managing employee performance and developing team competence.
*
Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and SAP or similar ERP systems.
*
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
*
HND / Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering would be advantageous.
*
IOSH / NEBOSH or similar health and safety qualification would be beneficial.
Production Supervisor Responsibilities:
*
Lead and supervise Welders and Fabricators to achieve production targets safely and efficiently.
*
Oversee welding and fabrication operations, ensuring quality, cost and delivery requirements are met.
*
Manage production schedules, workloads, resources and recovery plans.
*
Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and Quality Management Systems.
*
Monitor and report on production performance, including departmental KPIs (SQCDP).
*
Manage employee attendance, performance, training and development.
*
Conduct daily shift briefings, communicating production priorities and business updates.
*
Maintain team competence and support equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance planning.
*
Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity, quality and efficiency.
*
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and workplace organisation.
*
Work closely with Engineering, Quality and other manufacturing departments.
Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a welding and fabrication team within a growing defence manufacturing business.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat about the role