Permanent
Foreman - Sheet Metal Dept
Sirius Recruitment Services Ltd
Sittingbourne
Posted: 27 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 26 September 2026
Ref: 225539948
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 DOE Type: Permanent Role Hours: Monday - Friday 06:00am - 14:15pm
Our client is a market leader in their industry of fabrication within Kent and due to a retirement, they have a requirement for a Foreman over their Sheet Metal Department.
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Foreman will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations within the sheet metal department, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the required quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising and supporting a team of sheet metal operatives.
- Planning and allocating daily workloads.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Overseeing fabrication, forming, cutting, folding and assembly processes.
- Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved.
- Carrying out quality checks and maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Supporting the team with technical issues and problem-solving.
- Monitoring materials, tools, and equipment.
- Ensuring all health & safety procedures are followed.
- Working closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve efficiency
- Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication is essential.
- Previous supervisory or foreman experience is highly desirable. (3-5 years minimum)
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Good knowledge of sheet metal processes and fabrication techniques.
- Confident leadership and communication skills
- Lean Manufacturing, 3S/5S, IOSH Managing Safely, First Aid, Forklift Licence, ERP/MRP experience desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to motivate and support a team in a busy manufacturing environment.
If you feel that you have the skills / experience for this Foreman role, please send your CV in the first instance to: (url removed)
Sirius Recruitment are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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