At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a welder, working on exciting maritime and industrial projects.
- Company: Navantia UK, a leader in advanced shipbuilding with a rich heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, pension, 31 days holiday, and health care cash plan.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of UK defence and energy.
- Qualifications: Time-served welder with strong FCAW experience; in-house testing available.
The predicted salary is between 28350 - 34650 £ 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.
NOW HIRING: Welders – Methil (Navantia UK)
Navantia UK, a key player in advanced shipbuilding and heavy fabrication, is expanding its workforce in Methil and is looking for skilled Time‑Served Welders to join our team.
Required Qualifications
- Time-served welder – 4G minimum
- SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
- Essential Welding Experience
- Strong experience with FCAW
- Ability to weld in all positions – Butts & Fillets
- Experience working with ceramic backing tiles
Advantageous (But Not Essential) Experience
- SAW (Submerged Arc Welding)
- MCAW
- Mechanised welding systems
If you do not currently hold personal welder codings, in‑house weld testing is available.
Welder Qualification Test (ISO 9606‑1)
Process: 136 / FCAW
You will be tested on:
- PF / Vertical Up – Root, Fill & Cap
- PA / PE – Flat Root (basic cored wire) / Overhead Fill & Cap
- Ceramic backing tile for root pass
- Supplementary PB / Flat fillet weld
All testing is witnessed by Navantia UK personnel and an IACS representative.
Location
Methil, Fife – working on major UK maritime and industrial projects.
Qualifications
- Competitive base pay
- Company pension
- 31 days holiday
- Life assurance
- Health Care Cash Plan
Additional Information: 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.
Welder employer: NAVANTIA UK
Navantia UK is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development while working in a supportive environment that values health, safety, and environmental standards. Located in a thriving area, the company fosters a sense of community and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
