Marine Shiprepair Lead — Projects & Compliance

Matchtech; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a capable Shiprepair Supervisor to manage marine projects at Portsmouth Dockyard. You will supervise trades, monitor quality, safety, and compliance with technical standards while coordinating with managers and suppliers.

The role requires experience in shiprepair, mechanical/pipefitting, and the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver within tight schedules. Travel may be required; UK security clearance and a full UK driving licence are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in shiprepair with a mechanical/pipefitting background.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective liaison with staff, managers, and suppliers.
• Willingness and ability to travel for business needs, including shipyard and port facilities.
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in interpreting shiprepair drawings, technical schematics, pipework diagrams, fabrication manuals, and associated specifications.
• Proven experience supervising personnel and monitoring quality and productivity in shiprepair, fabrication, mechanical, and pipefitting disciplines.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with a strong team player ethos and the ability to motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor employees' work to maintain quality, safety and technical standards in shiprepair, fabrication, mechanical fitting, and pipefitting works.
• Quote, plan, and manage shiprepair, marine, fabrication, and mechanical/pipefitting projects while controlling costs and delivering results.
• Ensure staff comply with company policies, including timekeeping, conduct, and technical training.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across workshops, stores, vessels, and on-site locations.
• Support management in scheduling maintenance and repairs of machinery, pipework systems, and shiprepair equipment.
• Plan workload and priorities, working independently within set timescales.
• Ensure compliance with emergency arrangements and PPE usage.
• Assist in tracking tools and equipment and report incidents.
• Enforce safety regulations and maintain records; support procurement processes.
• Remain available for emergency shiprepair works and undertake on-call duties as needed.
• Complete written reports on progress, quality and completion.
• Advise management promptly of potential workforce dissatisfaction.

Skills

Shiprepair supervision

Mechanical background

Pipefitting knowledge

Leadership

Safety compliance

Verbal and written communication

Travel willingness

Drawing interpretation

Quality monitoring

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a capable Shiprepair Supervisor to manage marine projects at Portsmouth Dockyard. You will supervise trades, monitor quality, safety, and compliance with technical standards while coordinating with managers and suppliers.

The role requires experience in shiprepair, mechanical/pipefitting, and the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver within tight schedules. Travel may be required; UK security clearance and a full UK driving licence are expected.