Workshop Supervisor

Framatome; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Tu s ker electric car scheme

Babbel language learning

Job summary

A global leader in nuclear energy seeks a Workshop Supervisor in the Bristol area to lead a dynamic team. You will ensure high standards of safety and productivity. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in welding and fabrication, strong leadership skills, and a proactive attitude. This role offers generous benefits including 25 days annual leave and a competitive pension scheme.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience within Welding & Fabrication.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Strong experience in adhering to specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Production Manager for schedule alignment.
• Coordinate workshop activities for efficient workflows.
• Lead a skilled team of fabricators and welders.
• Lead and motivate a skilled team of fabricators and welders.
• Oversee workshop resources, including equipment and materials, ensuring maintenance and availability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive performance metrics.
• Promote a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and leading by example.

Skills

Welding & Fabrication

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

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. 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 are driving the future of clean energy. In the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. Now\'s your chance to join a company that\'s shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

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

Background information

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.

Reference

Reference number: 2025-23655