Fabrication Foreman

Red The Consultancy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering firm in England is seeking a Fabrication Foreman to oversee welding and fabrication activities. You will manage a team of skilled tradespeople, ensuring quality control and coordinating with project managers. Ideal candidates have a proven experience in fabrication, a relevant qualification, and strong leadership skills. This full-time position is based on-site in Bristol and offers competitive salary plus a benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fabrication and metalwork.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a team of skilled fabricators and tradespeople.
• Managing daily fabrication activities to meet production targets.
• Ensuring all work meets quality standards and technical specifications.
• Maintaining a safe working environment in line with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Fabrication and metalwork

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Welding or fabrication certifications

Job description

Our client specialises in shipbuilding, vessel repair, and marine engineering across various markets with locations across the UK. The Fabrication Foreman will be responsible for overseeing welding/fabrication activities, managing a team of skilled tradespeople, ensuring quality control, and coordinating with project managers. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bristol.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Proven experience in fabrication and metalwork
• SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience (or strong potential to lead)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practices
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Welding or fabrication certifications (preferred)
• Experience within the marine or shipbuilding industry (advantageous)
• A positive, team-focused, can-do attitude

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Leading and supervising a team of skilled fabricators and tradespeople
• Managing daily fabrication activities to meet production targets
• Ensuring all work meets quality standards and technical specifications
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Maintaining a safe working environment in line with health & safety regulations
• Coordinating with project managers to ensure smooth workflow and delivery
• Supporting and mentoring team members on-site

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitivesalary plus benefits package.