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Key Responsibilities:
•   Undertaking work, and supervising as directed by Workshop Manager, to required standards, within required timescales, with full regard to the health, safety and well-being of self and others and in full compliance with all HSE and Quality procedures and legislative requirements.
•   Establishing good working relationships with all other supervisors, managers and support staff to ensure the efficient running of their area of activity.
•   Accountable for all employees under supervision.
•   Ensuring that employees are adequately trained and competent to perform tasks.
•   Controlling and issuing specifications, procedures and drawings to subordinate personnel required to produce the finished product.
•   Supervising work produced by the labour force, reporting and correction, in collaboration with QC and management personnel.
•   Awareness of project documentation, procedures and processes and adherence to any quality plans or inspection and test plans in force.
•   Direct supervision of the production activities in their area of operations including:
o   Awareness of, and adherence to, any quality plans in force.
o   Notifying support personnel, the requirements for consumables and plant to achieve the production schedule, and allocation of same, to the workface.
o   Supervision of the fabrication work produced by the labour force and the reporting and correction, in collaboration with QC and management personnel, of any non-conformances.
o   Ensuring the availability of, and adherence to, any relevant documented quality procedures or work instructions required to meet the relevant specifications.
o   Ensuring that the integrated management system health, safety and environment procedures are available to, and applied by, the workforce in daily activities.
o   Ensuring assigned tasks are performed in an efficient and timely manner, in line with relevant company procedures and specifications.
•   Ensuring a permit to work is obtained where necessary.
•   Adopting the safe use of machinery and overhead cranes, if trained and authorised, as necessary.
•   Ensuring the selection, inspection and use of appropriate equipment, plant and tools.
•   Maintaining good housekeeping in the work area and reporting any hazards.
•   First line inspection of accurate, good quality work.
•   Application of all environmental/quality/safety procedures relevant in the performance of assigned tasks and for reporting any non-conformities.
•   Assisting in risk assessments, safety inspections and incident and accident investigations as required.
•   Using any machinery, equipment, dangerous substances, transport equipment, means of production or safety device provided in accordance with the training and instructions received.
•   Ensuring work productivity is carried out in a cost-conscious manner.
•   Identifying opportunities for Career Development and Progression within Team.
Skills & Qualifications:
•   Essential:
o   Relevant Trade Qualification: Apprenticeship or Level 3 SVQ/NVQ equivalent in trade discipline.
o   Previous experience within a Supervisory role or relevant industry experience.Â
o   Good working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
o   Possess strong management skills and the ability to review team performance.
o   Ability to demonstrate a pro-active approach to ensure consistency and ability to produce required quality of work.
Key Competencies:
•   Strong communication and interpersonal skills to promote a culture of openness, honesty, and accountability.
•   Problem-solving ability.
•   Attention to detail.
•   Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
