Fitting Shop Supervisor

Job Description

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

The role:

Fugro is now recruiting a Fitting Shop Supervisor to join our Falmouth workshop team. Our Falmouth workshop manufactures new build, bespoke over water drilling equipment such as the industry leading VBM3000 for offshore wind farms. The equipment is Fabricated, Painted, fitted out (Mechanically & Hydraulically), Electrical installs, fully assembled in our large yard for testing and commissioning prior to shipping out to site.

Our Falmouth workshop also overhauls existing equipment that is returned from site works, this gives us a continual stream of work throughout the year. We are now looking for someone to work within our Workshop that can carry out the overall management of the fitting department carrying out new build or the R&M of existing equipment’s, ensure the quality of the equipment’s leaving the department, its durability and the elimination/reduction of down time is vital for service line operations.

Internally, you will work closely with the Workshop Manager, Production Manager, Department Supervisors, Plant Supervisors, and Department staff. Externally, you will liaise with site clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring health and safety remains a priority, always complying with procedures, method statements, and standards.

• Work closely with the Workshop Management (WSM) and communicate progress and any issues around production, staffing levels/competency, supply of parts, or quality issues.

• Lead your team by example with TBT’s and contribute to WS improvements, enforcing the use of mandatory PPE and task-specific PPE.

• Have a sound understanding of the hydraulic and mechanical discipline of new and existing drilling equipment and ancillary plant.

• Ensure the department plant, equipment, and tools are fit for purpose and well-maintained. Advise Plant Managers on the best course of action based on initial inspections of plant equipment.

• Manage parts requests from department staff and prepare purchase requests for necessary parts.

• Allocate suitable working areas for department staff, managing floor space and workspaces effectively.

• Allocate and supervise supervising a team of 12-20 staff including sub-contractors for tasks to meet deliverables set out by the workshop management team.

• Ensure a good level of productivity from department staff.

• Source information to carry out tasks such as manuals or detailed work instructions.

• Complete all tasks assigned in the WS schedule and communicate any deviations with the WS Manager in advance.

• Work to the tolerances and specifications given by design or senior instruction within the workshop QA.

• Ensure task-specific documentation is correctly filled out by department staff.

• Report any QA issues to the WS Manager and offer solutions to overcome them.

Who we’re looking for:

Essential:

• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English, and Science (grade C or above).

• Previous experience within fabrication in a heavy industrial / Marine background.

• Previous experience of leadership and people management.

• BFPA NFPA Hydraulic Trained.

• NVQ 3-4; Time-served apprentice or equivalent training/experience.

• Full UK Clean Driving Licence.

• Practical hands-on person.

Desirable:

• MEWP.

• Slinger/Signaller/Lift Supervisor.

• Forklift.

• First Aider.

• CSCS Card.

What we offer:

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So, bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.

• Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme.

• Option to lease an electric car.

• Private Medical Insurance

• Cycle to work Scheme.

• Discounted gym membership

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion:

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**