Fabrication Supervisor

Kintec Global Recruitment; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a WTG Fabrication Supervisor for a contract in Hull, UK. The role involves monitoring quality and progress of wind turbine blades at a supplier's factory, managing inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a technical education and experience in wind manufacturing. The position requires good communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, overseeing production quality and reporting findings effectively.

Qualifications

• Technical education relevant for the subject matter.
• 3 years of work experience within wind /manufacturing of blades.
• 1 year of experience from a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality and progress of WTG Blades at the supplier's factory.
• Witness the supplier's inspection activities.
• Follow-up on manufacturing progress and report non-conformities.
• Participate in final inspections and documentation.
• Monitor product quality and participate in inspections.

Skills

Technical education relevant for the subject matter

3 years of work experience within wind /manufacturing of blades

1 year of experience from similar position

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes

Job description

Job Title: WTG Fabrication Supervisor

Location: Hull, UK.

Client: Leading Global Green Energy Major - Wind

Contract Start Date: 1 st May 2026

Contract End Date: 31 st July 2027 (Option to Extend)

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Job Description

Monitor quality and progress of (WTG) Blades at WTG Supplier's factory in Hull, UK

Responsibilities:

• Witness the supplier works
• Witness the supplier's inspection activities
• Follow-up on manufacturing progress (via Manufacturing Inspection Plan and project related plans of P/D Dates and shipments)
• Report non-conformities and observations
• Participate in final inspections (paint & add on) and final tagging
• Monitor production activities and production documentation as spot checks
• Monitor product quality and participate in FAI activities
• Report non-conformities detected during inspection and manufacturing (Digital Inspection tool)
• Report relevant quality issues in NCR system (i.e. Synergi)
• Follow-up on preservation and maintenance of components at supplier's storage area
• Follow-up on manufacturing progress according to agreed project manufacturing schedule (MIP)
• Keep track of trend concerning repeated non-conformities and manufacturing errors and follow-up with the supplier concerning corrective and preventive actions
• Documentation of daily work and inspections to WTG Fabrication & Quality Manager
• Prioritise participation in inspection for different Add on components according to failure trends and criticality of failures
• Check of CTQs according to Digital inspection tool e.g LEP- VG - DT- Paint- LPS-LOPC
• Review quality related as-built documentation
• Highlight relevant HSE related issues

Working schedule

• 8 hours/day
• 5 days per week
• Possible night shifts are expected (3 to 10 per month)

Additional comments

• Consultant should bring own PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) needed to perform the work and flashlight
• Consultant should preferably live close to the blade manufacturing site
• Work on weekend is not planned, but might become relevant as an exception
• Access and work restrictions, e.g., due to HSE requirements, may exceptionally be applied by the supplier at their site, limiting chargeable workdays

Qualifications

• Technical education relevant for the subject matter.
• Recommended 3 years of work experience within wind /manufacturing of blades
• Recommended 1 year of experience from similar position
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes and smart phone applications for digital inspections