Maritime Welding Supervisor: Lead Shipyard Team

Morson Human Resources Limited; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited in Belfast is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead day-to-day welding operations at the historic Belfast shipyard. The role demands strong technical welding expertise and proven supervisory capability to guide frontline teams safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards on maritime projects.

You will coordinate daily activities, allocate resources, support productivity targets, and ensure work aligns with procedures, specifications and safety

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or advanced qualification in a relevant technical field.
• Strong hands-on welding background, ideally within shipbuilding, ship repair, or heavy fabrication.
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate, and motivate teams in a busy operational environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality control, and schedule delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting welding teams on a day-to-day basis within the Belfast yard.
• Leading daily safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.
• Monitoring project progress and escalating risks, delays, or constraints.
• Supporting attendance, timekeeping, conduct, and team performance.
• Promoting safe behaviors, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Helping develop team members through guidance and on-the-job support.

Skills

Welding expertise

Leadership

Safety compliance

Team motivation

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Morson Human Resources Limited in Belfast is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead day-to-day welding operations at the historic Belfast shipyard. The role demands strong technical welding expertise and proven supervisory capability to guide frontline teams safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards on maritime projects.

You will coordinate daily activities, allocate resources, support productivity targets, and ensure work aligns with procedures, specifications and safety