Plater Supervisor

Morson Human Resources Limited; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Umbrella rates available

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking a Plating Supervisor for a Belfast site on a 6-month rolling contract. You will lead plating teams, plan daily activities, and ensure production stays on target while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have an apprenticeship or equivalent, strong supervisory experience, and proven leadership in heavy engineering or fabrication. BPSS clearance is required for onboarding.

Qualifications

• An apprenticeship, advanced qualification or equivalent experience in fabrication or a related technical discipline.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong experience as a Plater within heavy engineering or fabrication.
• Excellent people-management and communication skills.
• The confidence to lead, coordinate and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting plating teams on the shop floor.
• Planning daily activities and allocating work and resources.
• Keeping production moving and monitoring progress against targets.
• Leading toolbox talks, safety briefings and promoting safe working.
• Maintaining quality standards and dealing with defects or rework.
• Reporting progress, risks and issues to management.
• Supporting team performance, attendance, onboarding and development.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Apprenticeship / Advanced qualification

Job description

PLATING SUPERVISOR WANTED!

Ready to take the lead? Morson are looking for experienced Plating Supervisorsfor our client in Belfast.

This is a fantastic opportunity to put your fabrication and plating experience to work in a major shipbuilding, repair and heavy engineering environment.

Location: Belfast
Contract: 6-month rolling contract
Extension: Strong likelihood of extension

Rate: £30.00per hour + £8.90 per hour travel allowance (TA is only paid for candidates who live 39 miles or more from site!)

UMBRELLA RATES available

What will you be doing?

As a Plating Supervisor, you'll be at the heart of the operation, leading teams and making sure the work gets done safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading and supporting plating teams on the shop floor

• Planning daily activities and allocating work and resources

• Keeping production moving and monitoring progress against targets

• Leading toolbox talks, safety briefings and promoting safe working

• Maintaining quality standards and dealing with defects or rework

• Reporting progress, risks and issues to management

• Supporting team performance, attendance, onboarding and development

• Creating a positive, respectful and productive working environment

What are we looking for?

You'll ideally have:

• An apprenticeship, advanced qualification or equivalent experience in fabrication or a related technical discipline

• Previous supervisory experience

• Strong experience as a Plater within heavy engineering or fabrication

• Excellent people-management and communication skills

• The confidence to lead, coordinate and motivate a team

Please note: All successful candidates will be required to complete BPSS security clearance as part of the onboarding process.

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