Working Foreman/Supervisor (Fabrication/Welding)

Matchtech · Glasgow City, Scotland

Working Foreman/Supervisor (Fabrication/Welding) at Matchtech, based in Glasgow City, Scotland, paying £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£45,000 per annum
Location
Glasgow City, Scotland
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
16 Nov 2026
Sector
Assembly

About 5% above the going rate for assembly

Reference 601250

About the role

Due to continued growth, our client is looking for an experienced Working Foreman / Supervisor to join their busy Glasgow-based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Fabricator/Welder with proven leadership experience to take on a key hands-on role within a fast-paced marine fabrication and shipbuilding environment.

The Role

As a Working Foreman / Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day workshop and site activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Hands-on fabrication, welding and assembly work
  • Leading and supervising a skilled workshop team
  • Coordinating daily workloads and allocating resources
  • Interpreting engineering and technical drawings
  • Supporting vessel repair, refit and shipbuilding projects
  • Ensuring quality standards and workmanship requirements are met
  • Conducting toolbox talks and promoting a strong safety culture
  • Managing materials, tools and workshop organisation
  • Supporting on-site work on vessels, quaysides and dry docks when required
  • Liaising with customers and supporting project delivery
  • Mentoring team members and encouraging skills development

You will play a key role in maintaining productivity, quality and health and safety standards while contributing to the successful delivery of marine engineering projects.

Essential Requirements

  • Time-served Fabricator/Welder (SVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
  • Strong fabrication and welding experience (MIG, TIG and Stick)
  • Proven supervisory, team-leading or foreman experience
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Experience within workshop and site-based fabrication environments
  • Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe systems of work
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

  • Marine, shipbuilding or vessel repair experience
  • Experience leading multi-skilled teams on time-critical projects
  • CSCS, SSSTS or Confined Space certification

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Regular overtime opportunities
  • 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service
  • Long-term career stability
  • Career progression opportunities
  • The chance to work on varied marine, shipbuilding and vessel repair projects

If you are a hands-on fabrication professional with strong leadership skills and experience working in demanding engineering environments, we would be keen to hear from you.

Reference: 601250 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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