Grinder

Navantia UK; Appledore; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

31 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Westfield cash care plan (optional)

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Navantia UK is seeking a skilled grinder to support its naval refit projects at its UK facilities. The role emphasizes safe operation, attention to detail, and independent work within a team.

You will read technical drawings, follow instructions, and contribute to high standards of workmanship. Joining Navantia UK offers competitive pay, a contributory pension, life assurance, and benefits including cycle-to-work and health support.

Qualifications

• Time served grinder in a shipyard or similar field activity where refit work was undertaken.
• Knowledge and compliance of workplace safety.
• Work execution independently according to valid instructions, rules and other standards.
• Flexible cooperation with other team-members.

Responsibilities

• Operate handheld grinder to required specifications.
• Adhere to safety, environmental and quality management systems.
• Demonstrate high standards and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to complete refit activities.
• Understand and interpret technical drawings and related documents.

Skills

Grinder operation

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Engineered drawings

Job description

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

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Ability to use handheld Grinder
• Good attention to detail
• High standards and expectations
• Proactive attitude
• Ability to work as a team member and also an individual.
• Able to understand and work from technical drawings.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIORNMENT

• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards improving the culture in the workplace, stop and report any activity you feel might cause injury or damage, ensuring that everyone works safely at all times.
• Follows and adhere to any control measures required under the Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems.
• Ensure good house-keeping of work areas at all times.

QUALITY

• Support the company in maintaining and improving our ISO 9001 (quality), 14001 (environmental), 45001 (health and safety) standards through adherence to the H&W Management Systems this is the responsibility of all H&W employees when conducting all processes and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Time served grinder either in a shipyard or similar field activity where refit work was undertaken.
• Knowledge and compliance of work place safety.
• Work execution independently according to valid instructions, rules and other standards.
• Flexible cooperation with other team-members.

Desirable

• Understanding of engineered drawings and technical documents.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• 31 days holiday
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Westfield cash care plan (optional)
• Cycle to work scheme

Why Join Us?

• The chance to work on complex, cutting-edge naval projects
• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Learning & development opportunities to keep building your career.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

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.