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.