Production Supervisor – Structural Steel Fabrication
Location:
Cork (West of City)
Salary:
€55,000–€65,000+ DOE
Benefits:
Company Van, Pension
An established and highly regarded engineering and structural steel fabrication company in Cork is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee its busy manufacturing and fabrication operations.
Working with a settled and experienced team of approximately 20 employees across three departments, this is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Fabrication Supervisor, Workshop Foreman or experienced Welder/Fabricator looking to progress into management.
The company works with major blue-chip clients across the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors, offering a varied workload, excellent working environment and genuine progression opportunities.
The Role
- Supervise and coordinate production across steel preparation, fabrication/welding and painting departments.
- Manage workloads, production schedules and site deliveries to meet deadlines.
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings, liaising with detailers to resolve technical issues.
- Work closely with engineering and quality teams to maintain welding and fabrication standards.
- Ensure compliance with EN 1090 Execution Class 4, CE marking and QA/QC requirements.
- Oversee quality inspections, manufacturing documentation and workshop health & safety.
- Manage workshop consumables, equipment and PPE.
- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and workflow.
Requirements
- Strong practical background in welding, structural steel fabrication or engineering manufacturing.
- Previous supervisory experience or an experienced Chargehand/Lead Fabricator ready to step up.
- Ability to interpret fabrication drawings and discuss technical welding requirements.
- Knowledge of EN 1090, welding quality standards and fabrication inspections desirable.
- Strong organisational, communication and people management skills.
- Qualified tradesperson or suitably experienced; RWC qualification advantageous but not essential.
- Computer literacy and full driving licence.
What's on Offer?
- €55,000–€65,000+ salary DOE
- Company van and pension scheme.
- Established, experienced workforce.
- Varied engineering and fabrication projects for blue-chip clients.
- Autonomy to manage and improve production operations.
- Genuine career progression opportunities to Production Manager.
Location: Easily commutable from Cork City, Ballincollig, Ovens, Blarney, Macroom, Coachford, Bandon, Mallow and surrounding areas.
If you have a strong welding or fabrication background and enjoy leading people, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
Apply today or contact FRS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
