Foreperson - Fabrication - Newtown St Boswells

Job Details

Grade: 7E

Hourly Rate: £17.97 - £19.63

Salary: £34,675.98 - £37,878.59 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Purpose

The Scottish Borders Council is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Workshop Foreman to join its Fabrication workshop team based at Newtown St Boswells.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with excellent organizational and administrative skills, strong IT proficiency, and the ability to lead a team to success.

As the Workshop Foreman, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the workshop and ensuring the highest quality of work is produced. To succeed in this role, you must have excellent fabrication skills, the ability to work unsupervised, a vision for the future, and a passion for providing exceptional customer service. In addition, you should be a qualified motor Fabricator and hold a current class c driving licence.

The Scottish Borders Council offers a supportive and dynamic work environment with a focus on continuous improvement. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development and growth. Our workshop is modern, well-equipped, and well-heated, providing the perfect environment for you to thrive and excel in your role.

We are looking for an individual with integrity, a passion for the industry, and a commitment to delivering the highest quality of work. If you have a desire to lead a team and make a difference in the workshop, we would love to hear from you.

So, if you are an organized, skilled, and motivated individual with a passion for the industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The Scottish Borders Council is committed to promoting diversity and equality and welcomes applications from individuals from all backgrounds.

Essential

Fabrication and welding, IOSH working safely or similar

Ability to lead a team of fabricator welders and to show relevant experience within this field IT skills, including all MS packages and experience of fleet management software systems.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Juliun Schraader at Juliun.Schraader@Scotborders.gov.uk.



Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.