Job Description

Workshop Foreman

Company Overview

Thorburn Group is a 3rd generation, family run business that has continued to grow from strength to strength through continuous investment and improvement in our facilities, plant, staff and products. We are one of Scotland's leading suppliers to agricultural, industrial and commercial industries for steel fabrication, engineering, retails and machinery sales and servicing. We currently operate from 2 sites in Duns and Berwick upon Tweed and, due to continued expansion, we are currently recruiting a workshop foreman to work from our Duns site.

Role Purpose

The Workshop Foreman will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the fabrication workshop, ensuring production targets are met, quality standards are maintained, and health & safety compliance is upheld. This role requires strong leadership skills, hands-on technical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate workloads effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise fabrication staff, including welders, fabricators, and apprentices. Plan, allocate, and monitor workloads to ensure deadlines are met. Oversee the fabrication process, ensuring accuracy to engineering drawings and quality specifications. Liaise with Management, design team, and other departments to coordinate workflow. Ensure adherence to company health & safety policies and maintain a safe working environment. Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to team members. Conduct quality checks at key stages of production. Manage materials and consumables to minimise waste and downtime. Support continuous improvement initiatives in production processes. Complete production relevant documentation as required by Thorburn Group.

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience in a similar supervisory or foreman role within a fabrication, welding, or engineering workshop. Strong understanding of fabrication techniques, welding processes, and sheet metal work. Ability to read and interpret CAD engineering drawings. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure. Good working knowledge of health & safety regulations in a manufacturing environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person