Workshop Supervisor

Framatome; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy firm is seeking a proactive Workshop Supervisor in the Bristol area to manage a dynamic workshop team. You will ensure high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in Welding & Fabrication and possess strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including generous annual leave and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care for individuals and families

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven relevant experience within Welding & Fabrication.
• Experience in leading teams and decision-making.
• Ability to develop workplace processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Production Manager on schedules.
• Coordinate workshop activities for efficient workflow.
• Plan daily fabrication schedules to ensure timely job completions.
• Lead and motivate the workshop team.

Skills

Welding & Fabrication experience

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Technical Certificate / Diploma

Job description

Overview

Framatome Ltd is 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. 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.

Location: Avonmouth (United Kingdom, Bristol area)

Job details

Job opening title: P - PRODUCTION - P4 - Manufacturing Management and generalist

Job type: Non fixed term

Travel: No

Minimum level of education: Technical Certificate / Diploma

Minimum level of experience: Experienced

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.
• 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.

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
• Cashplan - Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• 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

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet.