Plating Supervisor

Navantia Group; Methil; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

31 days holiday

Life assurance

Job summary

Navantia Group is seeking Plating Supervisors to lead plating and fabrication teams within a heavy engineering environment. You will plan daily work, allocate resources, ensure safe practices, and maintain production quality.

The role requires apprenticeship or advanced qualification in fabrication, plus proven supervisory and plating experience in heavy fabrication. On offer are competitive benefits and a strong focus on safety and delivery.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or advanced qualification in Fabrication or equivalent experience.
• Previous supervisory experience in a heavy engineering setting.
• Experienced plater in a heavy fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting plating teams on a day-to-day basis.
• Planning daily work activities to meet production targets.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with procedures.
• Leading safety briefings and toolbox talks to promote safe behaviours.
• Monitoring quality standards and addressing defects or rework.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Plating/fabrication experience

Safety leadership

Education

Apprenticeship or advanced qualification in Fabrication

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting for Plating Supervisors to support frontline operations within a yard, vessel build, repair or inspection environment.

These roles would suit individuals with strong plating or fabrication experience who are confident supervising teams, coordinating daily activities and ensuring work is delivered safely, productively and to the required quality standards.

As Plating Supervisor, you will play a key role in planning and supervising daily work, allocating tasks and resources effectively, monitoring progress and supporting a safe, respectful and productive working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting plating teams on a day-to-day basis
• Planning daily work activities to meet production targets
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with procedures
• Leading safety briefings, toolbox talks and promoting safe behaviours
• Monitoring quality standards and addressing defects or rework issues
• Reporting progress, risks, issues or constraints to management
• Supporting team performance, attendance, onboarding and development

Applicants should have an apprenticeship, advanced qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field, along with proven experience leading, coordinating and motivating operational teams.

If you have plating or fabrication experience, strong supervisory skills and a commitment to safety, quality and delivery, we would like to hear from you.

Please get in touch for more information or to apply.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or advanced qualification in Fabrication or equivalent experience.
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experienced Plater in a heavy engineering/fabrication industry

Additional Information

On Offer

• Competitive base pay
• Company pension
• 31days holiday
• Life assurance

Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

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