Welder

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 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 people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.