Plating / Fabrication Supervisor – Leven, Fife

Anonymous; East Wemyss; On-site; GBP 87,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging allowance

Job summary

Anonymous is recruiting an experienced Plating / Fabrication Supervisor for a major structural fabrication project in the Levenmouth area of Fife. The role leads frontline plating and fabrication teams on substantial steel assemblies in a busy industrial setting, with day and night shifts and a path to permanent employment based on performance.

Typical duties include planning daily activities, coordinating resources, monitoring safety and quality, and supporting team development.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising frontline plating or fabrication teams in heavy engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proven ability to plan, allocate resources and meet production targets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plating and fabrication teams on daily production tasks.
• Plan daily activities and allocate tasks to team members.
• Ensure work adheres to drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Lead safety briefings and toolbox talks to maintain a safe workplace.
• Monitor quality and address defects or rework to prevent delays.
• Track progress against production targets and report risks to management.
• Support onboarding and ongoing team development and attendance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Plating / Fabrication

Reading drawings

Safety leadership

Team coordination

Job description

Plating / Fabrication Supervisor - Leven, Fife

Location: Leven, Fife / Levenmouth area

Contract: 10+ months

Opportunity: Temporary to permanent, subject to performance and client requirements

Payment: PAYE

Gross weekly earnings on days: £1,922.03 local / £2,192.03 travelling

Gross weekly earnings on nights: £2,245.65 local / £2,515.65 travelling

Lodging allowance: £45 per day for eligible travelling workers

Weekly figures are based on 60 hours and are gross before PAYE deductions.

We are recruiting experienced Plating / Fabrication Supervisors for a major structural fabrication requirement in the Levenmouth area of Fife.

The contract is expected to run for 10+ months. You will lead frontline plating and fabrication teams working on substantial structural steel assemblies within a busy industrial environment.

Day and night shift opportunities are available. The weekly earnings below are based on 60 hours, with a daily lodging allowance available to eligible travelling workers.

There is also an opportunity to move from temporary to permanent employment, subject to performance and the client's requirements.

This role would suit an experienced Plater or Fabricator with proven supervisory skills who is looking for a longer contract and the possibility of a permanent position.

The Work

As Plating / Fabrication Supervisor, you will plan daily activities and coordinate your team to meet production targets. Typical duties are expected to include:

• Supervising and supporting plating and fabrication teams
• Planning daily activities and allocating tasks and resources
• Ensuring work follows drawings, specifications and procedures
• Leading safety briefings and toolbox talks
• Monitoring quality and addressing defects or rework
• Tracking progress against production targets
• Reporting risks, issues and resource constraints to management
• Supporting attendance, onboarding and team performance
• Providing guidance and supporting team development

Previous supervisory experience within heavy engineering, structural fabrication, marine engineering or shipbuilding would be particularly relevant.

Example Weekly Earnings

60-hour week on days

• Local worker gross earnings: £1,922.03
• Eligible traveller lodging allowance: 6 days × £45 = £270.00
• Travelling worker total gross earnings: £2,192.03

60-hour week on nights

• Local worker gross earnings: £2,245.65
• Eligible traveller lodging allowance: 6 days × £45 = £270.00
• Travelling worker total gross earnings: £2,515.65

Travelling totals include the taxable lodging allowance for six days worked, subject to eligibility. All figures are gross before PAYE deductions and depend on the hours and shifts available.

Requirements

• An apprenticeship, advanced fabrication qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong plating or fabrication experience within heavy engineering
• Previous experience supervising operational teams
• Ability to read drawings and work to specifications
• Ability to plan work and coordinate tasks and resources
• Good people management and communication skills
• A practical approach to safety and production quality
• Ability to identify and report defects or production constraints
• Able to complete onboarding and BPSS security clearance

The client and exact worksite will be discussed during your initial screening call