Fabrication Manager - Grantham | Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits | Full-Time | Permanent
Lead the Floor. Drive the Standard. Build What Matters.
This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to take charge, shape outcomes, and lead a team of skilled fabricators and welders to deliver precision-built engineering solutions. If you’re a Fabrication Manager with a hands-on mindset, real leadership skills, and deep knowledge of steelwork or fabrication, this is where your expertise will make its mark.
About the Company
This is a long-established, family-run engineering and fabrication business that’s been delivering precision-built steel and metalwork for decades. Based in Grantham, the company has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and craftsmanship. With around 50 employees and a busy workshop of 30+ tradespeople, this is a company where experience is respected, initiative is welcomed, and people genuinely take pride in what they build.
About the Role – Fabrication Manager
The Fabrication Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced, high-quality fabrication workshop. Responsible for managing workflow, maintaining standards, and getting the best out of a dedicated team, the successful candidate will be on the ground — not behind a desk. This is a role for someone who leads from the front, solves problems in real time, and thrives in a hands-on production environment.
You’ll oversee fabrication, welding, CNC and sheet metal work, ensuring jobs move efficiently from design through to delivery. Working closely with directors and senior managers, you’ll also have a say in driving improvements across quality, productivity, and health & safety.
Key Responsibilities of the Fabrication Manager
• Lead and supervise all fabrication and welding operations within the workshop
• Manage a team of approx. 30 engineers, fabricators, welders, and operatives
• Plan and coordinate jobs, ensuring targets and deadlines are hit without compromising quality
• Monitor shop floor activity and troubleshoot production bottlenecks
• Enforce strict health & safety and compliance procedures
• Step in with technical input where needed — hands-on leadership is essential
• Support staff development, mentoring junior team members and identifying training needs
• Collaborate with leadership on production strategy and process improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For in a Fabrication Manager
Strong background in steel fabrication, welding, or machining
Practical leadership experience in a production or manufacturing setting
Working knowledge of CNC, sheet metal, or structural steel processes
Ability to manage teams, workloads, and project timelines
A confident communicator who can lead from the front and maintain team morale
Passion for quality workmanship and continuous improvement
Ideal for someone with:
Experience as a Fabrication Manager, Workshop Manager, Production Supervisor, or similar
Proven ability to manage people and production simultaneously
Strong problem-solving skills and a get-it-done attitude
What’s in It for You?
Competitive salary package
Opportunity to lead a respected team and take ownership of performance
Join a business with low staff turnover and a strong workplace culture
Support from senior leadership and a collaborative environment
Career progression opportunities in a growing business
Located in Grantham – with great connections to Newark, Sleaford, Lincoln, Melton Mowbray, and surrounding areas
Why Apply for the Fabrication Manager Role?
Because this isn’t about filling a role — it’s about stepping into one that matters. The Fabrication Manager plays a pivotal part in keeping operations moving, people motivated, and projects delivered to the highest standards. It’s a role with autonomy, influence, and real impact.
If you're looking to work somewhere that values traditional engineering principles and progressive leadership, this is your move.
Time to Step Up?
If you’re ready to lead a skilled workshop and bring practical expertise to a role where your presence truly matters — apply now.
