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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Working Foreman / Quality Inspector will undertake a dual-responsibility role combining hands-on fabrication work with team supervision and quality inspection duties.
Key responsibilities include:
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