Operations Administrator

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, security and energy transition 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

• Administration Support
• Assist in daily operations activities, job sheets and reports to smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate records of materials, equipment and workforce deployment.
• Help with Quality and Health and Safety documentation, filing, and database updates.
• Champion and input data into the ERP System.
• Co-ordination.
• Serve as a liaison between departments. Share knowledge and retrieving required information.
• Schedule meetings, take minutes and assist in following up tasks.
• Resource Tracking.
• Inputting data into tracers and planners.
• Assist with monitoring of inventory materials etc.
• Production Monitoring.
• Produce required KPI’s periodically.
• Support with monitoring progress and produce KPI’s.
• Assist with Audits and oversee production data to ensure quality and compliance.
• Help co-ordinate shift schedules and staff movements.
• Health & Safety.
• Assist in Health & Safety protocols, assisting/overseeing document control.
• Assist with Risk assessments.
• Problem Solving.
• Assist in resolving on the ground production issues quickly.
• Support contingency planning for disruptions (eg. Missing materials, absences).
• Documentation and Reporting.
• Help and oversee the collection of data for cost tracking, quality logs, and project updates.
• Report finding for end of day, week, stage and project findings
• Additional Information
• Equal

Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage.

This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.

Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential.

We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

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