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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