Welding Supervisor — Shipyard Lead in Safety & Quality

Navantia-UK; Methil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

33days holiday

Life assurance

Job summary

Navantia UK is recruiting an experienced Welding Supervisor to support day-to-day operations within our busy yard, vessel build, repair or inspection environment. You will lead frontline teams safely, allocate resources and ensure work meets quality standards.

Key duties include supervising welding teams, conducting daily safety briefings, monitoring progress and promoting continuous improvement, with BPSS clearance required as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or advanced technical qualification is required.
• Proven supervisory capability leading frontline teams.
• Strong welding technical knowledge and hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise welding teams on a day-to-day basis.
• Lead daily safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to quality standards.
• Monitor progress and escalate risks or constraints.
• Support attendance, timekeeping and team conduct/performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Welding expertise

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

Education

Apprenticeship or advanced qualification in a relevant technical field

Tools

Welding equipment

Safety compliance

Job description

Navantia UK is recruiting an experienced Welding Supervisor to support day-to-day operations within our busy yard, vessel build, repair or inspection environment. You will lead frontline teams safely, allocate resources and ensure work meets quality standards.

Key duties include supervising welding teams, conducting daily safety briefings, monitoring progress and promoting continuous improvement, with BPSS clearance required as part of onboarding.