Working Fabrication Foreman / Quality Inspector

Our client is seeking an experienced Working Foreman / Quality Inspector to join its Hillington, Glasgow site. This is a hands on leadership role within a busy marine fabrication environment, combining supervisory responsibility with practical fabrication and welding inspection duties. The role supports shipbuilding and marine engineering projects while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

The Successful Applicant

• The successful applicant will be a time served Fabricator/Welder (SVQ Level 3 or equivalent) with strong fabrication and site experience.
• You will have proven supervisory or leadership capability and be working towards a CSWIP Welding Inspector qualification (minimum 3.1).
• You will demonstrate the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, maintain QA/QC compliance and traceability documentation, and work effectively within a marine or shipbuilding environment.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Marine experience is desirable.

The Working Foreman / Quality Inspector will undertake a dual responsibility role combining hands on fabrication work with team supervision and quality inspection duties.

Job Description

• Supervising and leading a skilled workshop team
• Carrying out fabrication and welding activities as required
• Conducting welding inspections in line with CSWIP standards
• Ensuring QA/QC compliance, documentation accuracy, and material traceability
• Supporting shipbuilding and marine engineering projects
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity on site

The role plays a critical part in driving operational efficiency while ensuring all work meets required technical and quality standards.

Remuneration Package On Offer

• Negotiable salary/rate
• Permanent, full time position
• Regular overtime opportunities
  • 28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
  • Long-term career stability
  • Career progression within a growing UK marine engineering group.