Workshop Supervisor

Framatome Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy company in Bristol seeks an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead their workshop team. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, ensuring safety, and planning fabrication schedules. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in Welding & Fabrication and strong leadership skills. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and excellent career prospects.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience within Welding & Fabrication.
• Proven experience in leading/managing teams.
• Strong skills in decision-making and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workshop activities for efficient workflow.
• Plan daily fabrication schedules and oversee resource allocation.
• Promote safety protocols and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Welding & Fabrication

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Overview

Framatome Ltd are looking for a proactive and experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead our dynamic workshop team in Avonmouth, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and productivity across all operations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Production Manager ensuring alignment with schedule and other business needs.
• Coordinate and monitor workshop activities to ensure efficient workflow, timely completion of tasks, and optimal resource allocation.
• Plan and oversee daily fabrication schedules, ensuring jobs are completed on time, to spec, and with minimal waste or downtime.
• Lead and motivate a skilled team of fabricators, welders and general operatives.
• Oversee workshop resources, including welding equipment, consumables, and raw materials, ensuring everything is maintained and available when needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and driving performance metrics.
• Promote a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and leading by example.

Profile / Qualifications

• 3+ years proven relevant experience within Welding & Fabrication (essential).
• Proven experience in leading/managing others, utilising good decision making skills.
• Experience of assisting the development of workplace processes and procedures.
• Strong experience with working in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Previous experience in a highly regulated industry advantageous.
• Questioning attitude.
• Good team working skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and promoting teamwork.
• Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions.

About Framatome

Legal company Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome., Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services - all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong - and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Dental insurance for employees
• Cashplan - Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel - learn a new language
• Generous family leave - Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay