🌟 Welcome to First Fence - where security meets innovation! 🌟
As industry pioneers in Security and Temporary Fencing, we're all about unbeatable service and competitive prices. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
Salary: Between £45,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 45 hours per week
Location: Kiln Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8EA
🚀 Why First Fence?
* 🚚 Same-day delivery across the UK
* 🌍 Six strategic locations, including our National Distribution Centre
* 📈 Extraordinary growth since 2010
* 🏗️ Industry innovators setting new standards
Ready for an exciting journey in a thriving company? Join First Fence, where we're not just securing spaces; we're securing the future. 🛡️💼 #FirstFence #SecurityInnovation #JoinOurTeam
As Fabrication Manager, you will oversee all aspects of workshop operations, fostering strong customer and colleague relationships. Reporting directly to the Company Directors, you will lead a team of approximately 30 skilled professionals within the Fabrication Department, maintaining and improving our quality and safety standards, record keeping, and inventory.
Responsibilities:
* Continually reviewing current market trends, suggesting new products to introduce or create our own product.
* Review production operation and find ways to improve proficiency.
* Cost Controls are adhered to and deliver targeted profit growth.
* Ensuring any customer enquiries or complaints are dealt with professionally and in a timely manner.
* Leading your team to put customers first and understand the importance of being the best locally and nationally.
* Having confidence to successfully coach and build my team’s capability to give excellence service.
* Building relationships and trust with your customers and lead your team to do the same.
* Continually deliver great customer service, representative of the company, by making decisions that are right for our customers
* You will promote a happy and productive working environment and encourage a high-performance culture within your team
* Maintain efficiency through people management and setting performance expectations
* Effectively delegate and supervise daily tasks, maintain accountability for any issues or escalations
* Motivate and support the wellbeing and development of all direct/indirect reports
* Execute HR processes & procedures in a fair and consistent way including investigations, grievances, disciplinary meetings, performance management and appraisals.
* Overseeing culture change and process development
* Lead the team to complete tasks in line with standard operating procedures.
* Lead, co-ordinate, and sign-off paperwork in an efficient and effective manner on a daily basis.
* Identify production issues quickly and find ways to resolve them so that deadlines are still met without compromising quality with the support of the Team; Operational colleagues; Depot Managers/Supervisors.
* Review fabrication drawings prior to entering the production line for correct measurements and specification.
* Prepare a monthly presentation to Senior Management on production levels, forecast workload and facilities requirements.
* Overseeing the planning and executing of the workload to ensure all orders are completed on time to a high standard.
* Maintaining safe working practices and ensuring strict compliance with health and safety practices as well as lps1175 and iso standards.
* Managing steel stock holding, consumables and overseeing the ordering alongside the stock team
* Ensure ongoing compliance and constant improvement with all accreditations and audits processes
* Development of existing and new fabrication processes and techniques through the design and implementation of fixtures jigs and tooling
* Creating and implementing kpi’s for all colleagues and supervisors.
* Working alongside the it Dept to improve process flows to assist in digitalising the workflow
Occasional site visits may be required to ensure customer satisfaction and completion of site surveys.
* You are confident and able to build relationships
* Knowledge in all aspects of fabrication
* Experienced in working with drawings
* You will have excellent knowledge of steel manufacturing
* Experience in leading and motivating your team
* Knowledge or understanding of HR issues and managing performance
* Experience of working to tight deadlines and meeting targets
* Experience of working to KPI's, budgets, tight deadlines and targets
* Understanding of working in an environment with daily changing workloads
* You will thrive in a customer driven and fast paced environment
* Confident with a fair and consistent approach to people management
* Able to remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively at all levels and solve problems autonomously
* Organised and methodical
* Experience with Microsoft Packages, SAP and Salesforce.
* The willingness and ability to support your team in all aspects of their role.
🌟 Join Us for a Career Beyond Ordinary! 🌟
Discover a workplace that values your well-being and success. At First Fence, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a lifestyle!
✨ Benefits Snapshot:
🚴♀️ Cycle to Work Scheme
💸 Discounts and Cash Back Benefits Platform
🌈 Holistic Wellbeing Platform
🆘 24/7 Employee Assist Programme
👩⚕️ Fertility Support
🌴 33 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
🛍️ Employee Product Discounts
🏆 Recognition Rewards
Ready for a career that cares about YOU? Apply now and let's redefine success together! 💼🚀 #JoinTheTeam #CareerGrowth #WellnessMatters #FirstFence
At First Fence, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe in the principles of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and we promote a culture that celebrates individual differences and embraces a wide range of perspectives. We firmly stand against any form of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our recruitment process is fair and unbiased, ensuring that all applicants are evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills, and experience. We strive to provide equal opportunities for career growth and development, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By joining our team, you will become part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your unique contributions are valued, and where diversity is not only respected but celebrated.