Senior Metalwork Supervisor

Job description

Senior Metalwork Supervisor

Salary: Competitive / Negotiable

Location: Basildon, Essex

Hours: Mon–Fri, 8.00am – 5.00pm | Permanent

An established architectural metalwork specialist in Basildon is seeking a Senior Metalwork Supervisor to lead daily workshop operations and deliver high-quality bespoke fabrication projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Workshop Leadership: Lead daily workshop operations, managing workflow, labour, and timelines.
• Technical Guidance: Interpret technical drawings and solve fabrication/assembly challenges.
• Quality Control: Oversee standards to ensure components meet strict architectural specifications.
• Team Management: Mentor and supervise skilled fabricators and welders.
• Safety & Coordination: Enforce H&S standards while liaising with Design and Production teams.

Key Requirements

• Proven supervisory experience in bespoke, architectural, or high-end metalwork.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal, structural fabrication, MIG/TIG welding, forming, and finishing.
• Advanced capability to read complex engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with workshop machinery (brake press, guillotine) and metals like mild/stainless steel, brass, and bronze.

Benefits & Package

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (3 reserved for Christmas)
• 4x annual salary Death in Service benefit
• Simply Health cash plan (post-probation) & company pension scheme

How to Apply

Submit your CV today for immediate consideration!

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