Marine Welding & Fabrication Foreman: Lead & Safety

HSB Technical; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an experienced Welding / Fabrication Foreman to supervise welding and fabrication activities in Avonmouth. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in marine or civil engineering and involves managing personnel and ensuring adherence to safety and procedural standards. Candidates must possess strong organisational and leadership skills, along with a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary of £40 - £49K plus overtime for emergency response work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in marine or civil engineering.
• Proven experience supervising personnel and managing work output and quality.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor welding and fabrication work to ensure quality, safety and procedural compliance.
• Manage labour, materials, consumables and equipment in line with job requirements and budgets.
• Report job progress and any cost or programme risks to management.
• Ensure RAMS, permits to work and safe systems are in place and followed.
• Maintain good housekeeping, timekeeping, conduct and control of tools and equipment.
• Support procurement of materials and attend site surveys and quotation activities when required.
• Be available for on-call or emergency response as required.

Skills

Supervision

Organisational skills

Communication

Leadership

Technical drawing interpretation

Job description

A specialist recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an experienced Welding / Fabrication Foreman to supervise welding and fabrication activities in Avonmouth. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in marine or civil engineering and involves managing personnel and ensuring adherence to safety and procedural standards. Candidates must possess strong organisational and leadership skills, along with a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary of £40 - £49K plus overtime for emergency response work.