Afloat Ship Repair Lead — People, Projects & Safety

Balaena; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Balaena Tyne is seeking an Afloat Services Supervisor to plan, mobilise and deliver ship repair projects. You will coordinate labour, equipment, materials and subcontractors, visiting vessels and agreeing scopes with customers to create clear job packages.

You will lead safe working practices, maintain high housekeeping standards and support HSEQ inspections, while guiding teams under pressure and ensuring delivery to customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Time-served tradesperson from fabrication, marine or related engineering.
• Ready to take responsibility for people, projects and customer delivery.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervising afloat repair projects from preparation and mobilisation through to completion.
• Visiting vessels, agreeing scopes with customers and helping to create clear, workable job packages.
• Coordinating labour, subcontractors, equipment, materials and consumables.
• Completing readiness checks and arranging transport to and from customer sites.
• Keeping accurate job, cost and purchasing records, with the right purchase orders in place.
• Recording, pricing and responding to customer enquiries, escalating technical or commercial queries when needed.
• Keeping the Afloat Services Manager informed and working closely with colleagues to deliver for the customer.
• Leading safe working practices, maintaining high standards of housekeeping and supporting HSEQ inspections and investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Planning & organising

Travel readiness

Job description

Balaena Tyne is seeking an Afloat Services Supervisor to plan, mobilise and deliver ship repair projects. You will coordinate labour, equipment, materials and subcontractors, visiting vessels and agreeing scopes with customers to create clear job packages.

You will lead safe working practices, maintain high housekeeping standards and support HSEQ inspections, while guiding teams under pressure and ensuring delivery to customer expectations.