Head of Fabrication

Mandarin Stone is a leading importer of natural stone and porcelain products in the UK. We are a family run business that has grown into a very successful and reputable company within the industry. Our Head Office is based in the beautiful Wye Valley in the Welsh border town of Monmouth. We have 16 inspirational showrooms across the UK and we currently have numerous vacancies across our sites \& showrooms.

Head of Fabrication

Monmouth

About the roleWe are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Fabrication to lead and develop our specialist fabrication department. This is a hands\-on leadership role responsible for overseeing production operations, sales support, administration, quality control and continuous improvement across our growing fabrication department.

The successful candidate will play a key role in growing the department through innovation, efficiency, and the use of modern fabrication technology, while ensuring exceptional quality and customer service standards are maintained.

A relocation package may be available for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities:

– Oversee the production by working closely with the Production Manager on the day\-to\-day fabrication of stone and porcelain products, including bespoke countertops, slabs and custom pieces.

– To help Plan, schedule, and prioritise production to meet project deadlines and customer expectations.

– Support production where required.

– Assist the office staff with quotations, AutoCAD drawings, and generating new business opportunities.

– Lead, supervise and develop the fabrication, sales and administration teams through coaching and performance management.

– Ensure high standards of quality throughout the fabrication process, resolving issues efficiently and minimising errors.

– Manage stock levels, material usage and fabrication supplies while controlling waste and departmental costs.

– Monitor workflow efficiency and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

– Ensure all Health \& Safety procedures, machinery maintenance and housekeeping standards are consistently maintained across the departmentAbout youExperience:

– Proven experience in stone or porcelain fabrication / production, ideally in a supervisory or managerial role.

– Specialist knowledge of porcelain properties, limitation and best use applications.

– In depth knowledge of porcelain properties, handling and fabrication techniques.

– Hands on fabrication and machinery programming experience

– Auto CAD knowledge and experience interpreting technical drawings

– Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to train and motivate a team.

– Excellent attention to detail, organisational ability and problem\-solving skills.

– A commitment to health \& safety and maintaining high quality standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to take the lead in a specialist role within a growing business and play a key role in shaping the future of our fabrication department.Working hoursWorking hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday.BenefitsWe go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay:

– 4 weeks holiday per year, increasing to 5 weeks with qualifying length of service

– A day off on your birthday each year to celebrate you, after qualifying length of service

– Public / Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve off each year

– Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

– Cycle to Work Scheme

– Optional Pension Scheme, to help you save for the future

– Enrolment into the company sick pay scheme after qualifying period

– Death in Service

– Private Health Care after three years’ service

– One free eye test, every two years for employee’s using display screen equipment

– Employee Discount

– Travel costs when travelling beyond your remit

– Access to lots of perks and discounts through our Bright HR app

– Induction and training

We know that sometimes life can be tricky, or you might need guidance. We are here to help and provide all of our employees with:

– An Employee Assistance Programme

– Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders

– Celebrations of awareness days, we celebrate everyone at Mandarin Stone!How to applyPlease email your CV to careers@mandarinstone.com

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