Workshop Supervisor

Framatome SAS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy firm in Bristol is looking for a Workshop Supervisor to lead its dynamic workshop team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in Welding & Fabrication and be responsible for managing a skilled team, ensuring safety and quality in operations. Benefits include generous leave, health care, and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Individual and family private health care

Cashplan – Level 2 cover

Life assurance (4x salary)

Professional Body Membership

Electric car scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learn a new language

Generous family leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven relevant experience within Welding & Fabrication.
• Proven experience in leading/managing others.
• Experience in developing workplace processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Production Manager ensuring alignment with schedule.
• Coordinate workshop activities for efficient workflow.
• Lead and motivate a skilled team of fabricators.

Skills

Welding & Fabrication

Team Leadership

Decision Making

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Technical Certificate / Diploma

Job description

Overview

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability. Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025. Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

Framatome Ltd are looking for a proactive and experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead our dynamic workshop team in Avonmouth, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and productivity across all operations.

Job opening details

Job Opening Title: P - PRODUCTION - P4 - Manufacturing Management and generalist

Job type: Non fixed term

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Production Manager ensuring alignment with schedule and other business needs.
• Coordinate and monitor workshop activities to ensure efficient workflow, timely completion of tasks, and optimal resource allocation.
• Plan and oversee daily fabrication schedules, ensuring jobs are completed on time, to spec, and with minimal waste or downtime.
• Lead and motivate a skilled team of fabricators, welders and general operatives.
• Oversee workshop resources, including welding equipment, consumables, and raw materials, ensuring everything is maintained and available when needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and driving performance metrics.
• Promote a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and leading by example.

Profile / Qualifications

• 3+ years proven relevant experience within Welding & Fabrication (essential).
• Proven experience in leading/managing others, utilising good decision making skills.
• Experience of assisting the development of workplace processes and procedures.
• Strong experience with working in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Previous experience in a highly regulated industry advantageous.
• Good team working skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and promoting teamwork.
• Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel – learn a new language
• Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay

Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Travel

No

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Technical Certificate / Diploma

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Other information

• Background checking required ? Non

Legal information

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).

Reference number

2025-23655

Publication date

9/23/2025