Welding Supervisor

-; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Stornoway is seeking a Welding Supervisor to oversee welding operations and deliver projects on time. The role involves leading a welding team, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, and conducting quality checks. Candidates should have an apprenticeship or advanced qualification in welding and prior supervisory experience. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience is essential for team management.
• Strong understanding of welding techniques and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee welding operations and ensure timely project delivery.
• Lead and develop the welding team, ensuring safety and quality.
• Conduct quality checks and manage welding documentation.

Skills

Welding techniques (MIG, TIG, SMAW)

Team management

Safety protocols

Education

Apprenticeship or advanced qualification in welding or fabrication engineering

Job description

Company Description

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK's defence, security and energy transition ambitions. We're doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state‑owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff's proud heritage and facilities with Navantia's global expertise, Navantia UK is well‑positioned to strengthen Britain's defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

Job Description

Oversee welding operations and ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification. Lead and develop the welding team, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Health & Safety

• Implement hot work protocols, confined space entry procedures, and manual handling safety.
• Conduct pre-job briefs, risk assessments, and toolbox talks tailored to welding tasks.
• Monitor welding environments for compliance and intervene when safety is at risk.

Quality

• Ensure strict adherence to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Inspection Test Plans (ITP), and Project Quality Plans.
• Perform in-process checks: alignment, fit-up, bevel angles, root gaps.
• Oversee preheat, interpass, and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) requirements.
• Liaise with QA/QC for inspections and maintain welding documentation (e.g., welding logs, NDT reports).
• Lead root cause analysis for weld defects and implement corrective actions.

Technical/Operations

• Provide expertise in welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, SMAW).
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of welding equipment and consumables.
• Track project hours and ensure timely delivery.
• Identify operational risks and elevate when necessary.

People Management

• Manage team performance, absence, and development.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of welders.
• Deliver toolbox talks and performance reviews.
• Handle disciplinary and grievance procedures where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or advanced qualification in welding or fabrication engineering.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [e-mail] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.