Welder at NAVANTIA UK

Methil, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FCAW, Butts Welding, Fillets Welding, Ceramic Backing Tiles, SAW, MCAW, Mechanised Welding Systems, Welder Qualification Test, Vertical Up Welding, Overhead Welding, Flat Fillet Weld

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Company Description 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 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. Additional Information 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 on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you. Location: Methil Department: Trades / Operations Employment Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

The core responsibility is performing skilled welding tasks, including FCAW in all positions, for major UK maritime and industrial projects at the Methil facility. This involves executing required weld tests witnessed by Navantia UK and IACS representatives.