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Due to continued growth, our client is looking for an experienced Working Foreman / Supervisor to join their busy Glasgow-based team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Fabricator/Welder with proven leadership experience to take on a key hands-on role within a fast-paced marine fabrication and shipbuilding environment.
The Role
As a Working Foreman / Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day workshop and site activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Hands-on fabrication, welding and assembly work
Leading and supervising a skilled workshop team
Coordinating daily workloads and allocating resources
Interpreting engineering and technical drawings
Supporting vessel repair, refit and shipbuilding projects
Ensuring quality standards and workmanship requirements are met
Conducting toolbox talks and promoting a strong safety culture
Managing materials, tools and workshop organisation
Supporting on-site work on vessels, quaysides and dry docks when required
Liaising with customers and supporting project delivery
Mentoring team members and encouraging skills developmentYou will play a key role in maintaining productivity, quality and health and safety standards while contributing to the successful delivery of marine engineering projects.
Essential Requirements
Time-served Fabricator/Welder (SVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
Strong fabrication and welding experience (MIG, TIG and Stick)
Proven supervisory, team-leading or foreman experience
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Experience within workshop and site-based fabrication environments
Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe systems of work
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
Marine, shipbuilding or vessel repair experience
Experience leading multi-skilled teams on time-critical projects
CSCS, SSSTS or Confined Space certification
What's on Offer
Competitive salary
Regular overtime opportunities
28 days holiday, increasing with length of service
Long-term career stability
Career progression opportunities
The chance to work on varied marine, shipbuilding and vessel repair projectsIf you are a hands-on fabrication professional with strong leadership skills and experience working in demanding engineering environments, we would be keen to hear from youDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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