Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Supervisor to join our FMCG manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will oversee fabrication, welding, maintenance, and installation activities within a fast-paced production environment. This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring strong technical expertise in stainless steel fabrication and hygienic welding standards commonly used in food manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise fabrication, welding, and maintenance activities across the factory.
Lead and coordinate a team of fabricators, welders, and maintenance personnel.
Manufacture, modify, install, and repair production equipment, pipework, conveyors, platforms, and associated plant infrastructure.
Perform and oversee TIG welding on stainless steel components to a high hygienic standard.
Ensure all fabrication work complies with food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and fabrication plans.
Plan work schedules and allocate resources to minimise production downtime.
Conduct quality inspections of completed fabrication and welding work.
Maintain compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
Essential Requirements
Proven experience in a supervisory role within an FMCG, food manufacturing, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or similar production environment.
Qualified and experienced Fabricator/Welder.
Advanced TIG welding experience.
Demonstrable experience welding hygienic stainless steel systems and equipment.
Strong knowledge of food-grade stainless steel fabrication techniques.
Ability to fabricate from engineering drawings with minimal supervision.
Experience working on pipework, tanks, vessels, conveyors, and production equipment.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality standards within manufacturing environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant Welding and Fabrication qualifications or trade certification.
Experience with hygienic pipework installations and orbital welding (desirable).
Knowledge of FMCG production processes.
Mechanical maintenance experience.
Food Safety or HACCP awareness.
Key Skills
TIG Welding
Stainless Steel Fabrication
Hygienic Welding Standards
Team Leadership
Preventative Maintenance
Engineering Drawings Interpretation
Project Coordination
Health & Safety Compliance
Problem Solving
Continuous Improvement
Package
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Overtime opportunities
Company benefits package
Career development and progression opportunities
Ideal Candidate: A hands-on Supervisor who can lead by example, is highly skilled in TIG welding and stainless steel fabrication, and has experience working within a hygienic FMCG manufacturing environment where food safety and production uptime are critical
Salary description
£40.00 - £45.00 per hour