Administrator (12 Month FTC)

Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state‑owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. Established in 2022, Navantia UK supports the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions by creating state‑of‑the‑art sovereign defence capabilities, modernising industrial facilities and bolstering energy security.

We’re looking for a detail‑driven Administrator to support our production function with accurate timesheet administration, labour reporting and data analysis on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This role is all about precision, pace and problem‑solving. You’ll ensure production hours and labour costs are recorded correctly, deadlines are met, and decision‑makers have reliable data to plan, review and improve performance. If you’re confident with Excel, comfortable challenging discrepancies, and enjoy working with data that directly impacts operational success, this role could be a great fit.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collecting, checking and processing production timesheets
• Allocating labour hours to the correct jobs and cost centres
• Preparing accurate timesheet data for payroll and management reporting
• Managing Excel spreadsheets covering hours, overtime, absence and productivity
• Producing labour cost, utilisation and efficiency reports
• Supporting production teams with data for planning and performance reviews
• Acting as the first point of contact for timesheet queries
• Maintaining accurate, confidential records in line with compliance requirements

What you’ll bring:

• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)
• Experience processing timesheets or labour data
• High attention to detail and confidence working with numbers
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Clear communication skills and confidence chasing missing or incorrect data
• A methodical, organised and proactive approach

Nice to have:

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Knowledge of payroll, labour costing or time & attendance systems

Why join:

You’ll play a key behind‑the‑scenes role in keeping production running smoothly, with visibility across operations and the opportunity to improve how data supports performance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working, typically three days per week in the office
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• The chance to lead ILS activities on strategically important naval and government programmes
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace where expertise makes a direct impact
• Company pension
• 31 days holiday
• Life assurance

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.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role online please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.