Working Foreman/Supervisor (Fabrication/Welding)

Due to continued expansion we're looking for an experienced Working Foreman / Supervisor to join our client's busy workshop team.

If you're a time-served Fabricator/Welder with proven leadership experience, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a key hands-on role within a busy, high performance marine fabrication environment.

As a Working Foreman/Supervisor, you will take responsibility for leading day‑to‑day workshop and site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the high standards our client is known for.

Your role will include:

Hands-On & Technical Responsibilities

Overseeing fabrication, assembly, and installation of marine components
Interpreting and working from engineering and technical drawings
Carrying out fabrication and welding tasks to a high standard
Supporting vessel repair, refit, and shipbuilding projects
Ensuring compliance with workmanship and quality inspection requirements

Leadership & Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervising, mentoring, and supporting a multi-skilled workshop team
Coordinating daily workloads and delegating tasks effectively
Monitoring productivity, work quality, and project timelines
Conducting toolbox talks, safety briefings, and risk assessments
Ensuring workshop and site activities comply with HSE regulations
Liaising with customers
Visit customer sites to discuss potential projects and understand requirements.
Gather key information on scope, risks, constraints, and resource needs.
Outline what materials, labour, and capabilities would likely be required.
Identifying training needs and encouraging skills development within the team

Operational Responsibilities

Managing materials, tools, consumables, and general workshop organisation
Completing job sheets, progress reports, and documentation
Supporting on-site work on vessels, quaysides, and dry docks when required
Troubleshooting fabrication or fit‑out issues to keep projects movingWe're seeking someone confident, reliable, and proactive, with a strong background in fabrication and team leadership.

Essential:

Time-served Fabricator/Welder (SVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
Strong welding & fabrication experience (MIG/TIG/Stick)
Demonstrable supervisory or team-leading experience
Ability to read, interpret, and work from complex technical drawings
Experience working in a workshop or on-site fabrication environment
Good understanding of HSE standards and safe systems of work
Full UK Driving LicenceDesirable:

Marine or shipbuilding experience
Experience leading mixed-skilled teams on time critical projects
Certifications such as CSCS, SSSTS, or confined space (training can be provided

What's on offer:

Competitive rate and regular overtime
28 days holiday, increasing with length of service
Opportunity to work on varied, high-profile marine and shipbuilding projects