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Location: Bradford
Salary: A GBP 40,000:45,000 per annum (plus benefits)
Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
Rotational Mouldings Group Ltd
Rotational Mouldings Group Ltd is a well-established manufacturing business operating across three North West sites in Furness Vale, Rochdale, and Bradford, specialising in the design and manufacture of high-quality rotationally moulded plastic products. With a long-standing reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, the business continues to invest in its people, facilities, and processes. They are now seeking an experienced Steel Fabrication Manager to take responsibility for leading the fabrication operations at their Bradford site.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Group Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the Bradford steel fabrication operation, leading the team to deliver safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. Working across mild steel and stainless-steel fabrication, you will oversee the complete production process including laser cutting, folding, welding, galvanising, painting, and the subsequent assembly of fabricated metal items. You will:
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- Plan and manage workflow, capacity, and resources
- Monitor productivity, quality, and costs
- Support costing and estimating
- Work closely with purchasing, suppliers, quality, and sales to ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish
- Drive continuous improvement across the operation, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve performance
- Maintain exceptional standards of health and safety, quality, and housekeeping
Requirements
To be shortlisted, you will have:
- Proven experience managing a steel fabrication environment
- A strong practical understanding of fabrication processes, welding, and manufacturing techniques, including fabrication design
- Commercial awareness, comfortable with costing, estimating, and production control
- Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Engaging and proactive leadership skills to develop people, create accountability, and build a strong, high-performing team
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With ambitious plans for future growth and expansion of the Bradford operation, including the potential development of the factory, this role will suit someone with real drive and ambition who wants to do more than simply manage the day-to-day—someone with a proactive, growth mindset who can identify opportunities, challenge how things are done, and play a key role in shaping the future of the site.
Ideal Skills And Qualities For This Role Are
- Highly organised
- Problem Solver
- Excellent Communicator
- Hands On Leader
- Commercial Acumen
- Resilient
- Proactive
- Takes Responsibility
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate.
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