Welding / Fabrication Foreman

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

Position: Welding / Fabrication Foreman

Job ID: 936/58

Location: Avonmouth

Rate/Salary: £40 - £49K plus overtime after 1.5 hours

Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors - visit: our website for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of Welding / Fabrication Foreman.

Typically, this person will be responsible for supervising welding and fabrication activities, managing employees and subcontractors, and ensuring work is completed safely, to the required quality standards, on time and within budget. The role supports management in maintaining compliance with health, safety and company procedures.

HSB Technical's client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

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 (including Take 5) 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

Qualifications and requirements

• 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

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role