At a Glance
- Tasks: Weld heavy steel structures for naval and marine projects, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Join Navantia UK, a leader in defence and maritime innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday, pension scheme, and cycle to work options.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a historic company shaping the future of British industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in heavy steel welding and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state‑of‑the‑art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state‑owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well‑positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.
Job Description: Manual or machine welding of fillet and butt welds to complete the assembly of structural or fabricated parts or assemblies, units and blocks, and ship structures, involving heavy plate elements. Projects will cover a range of steel structures across the naval, marine, and repair sectors and the role will require flexibility between New‑Build structural steel fabrication and Ship Repair projects.
Main Duties:
- Maintenance of a Safe working environment, compliance with specific Safety procedures
- Read and interpret weld symbols on fabrication drawings
- Understand weld procedures (WPSs) and essential variables necessary to maintain
- Set up equipment and welding LEV systems, gas hoses and cables
- Perform flat and positional welding in accordance with WPSs and good working practice
- Checking of welds for defects
- Grinding of weld profiles as necessary
- Use of automated welding equipment dependent on individual’s welding qualifications
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of welding workplace Safety requirements and good working practices
- Demonstrable experience of heavy steel plate welding processes (preferably have served a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent)
- Understanding of Engineering drawings and technical documents
- Understanding of Quality procedures and Fabrication Standards
- Possession of a current and valid Fillet Welding Qualification Certificate (ISO9606‑1)
- Possession of a current and valid GSFCAW Butt Welding Qualification Certificate (ISO9606‑1)
- Ability to work on own initiative, seeking advice when necessary
- Flexible cooperation with other team‑members
- Ability to pass a trade test
Key Interpersonal/Behavioural Skills:
- Understanding and active participation in Safety activities and procedures
- Work execution independently according to valid instructions, rules and standards
- Effectiveness in identifying issues for upward reporting/investigation
- Ability to express ideas or facts in a clear manner
- Professional and proactive work ethic
- Ability to work overtime as required
Additional Information:
- Full time/permanent
- 249.75 hours holiday (pro rata)
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme (optional)
Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance.
Welder in Belfast employer: Navantia Group
Navantia UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that champions innovation and collaboration within the naval shipbuilding sector. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture rooted in the STEADY values of Service, Trust, Excellence, Agility, Dedication, and You, employees are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to significant defence and offshore energy programmes. Located in the UK, the company provides unique opportunities for strategic leadership in procurement, ensuring that team members play a vital role in shaping the future of maritime technologies.
