Welder

Navantia Uk; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health care cash plan (optional)

Cycle to work scheme (optional)

Job summary

Navantia UK in Belfast is seeking a skilled welder to join our naval and marine fabrication teams. You will perform manual or machine welding of fillet and butt welds on heavy steel plates for structural ship components, across New-Build and Ship Repair projects.

BPSS clearance is required and the role is full-time permanent. Applicants should have a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent and hold ISO9606-1 fillet and butt weld qualifications, with the ability to read drawings and WPSs.

Qualifications

• Must have heavy steel plate welding experience and a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and WPSs and understand quality procedures.
• Hold current ISO9606-1 fillet and butt welding qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with safety procedures.
• Read and interpret weld symbols on fabrication drawings.
• Set up welding equipment and LEV systems, gas hoses and cables.
• Perform flat and positional welding per WPS and best practice.
• Check welds for defects and grind profiles as required.
• Operate automated welding equipment as qualified.

Skills

Heavy welding experience

Welding safety

Engineering drawings

Quality procedures

Fillet welding ISO9606-1

Butt welding ISO9606-1

Independent work

Team collaboration

Trade test readiness

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

LEV systems

Job description

Job Description

Manual or machine welding of fillet and butt welds to complete the assembly of structural or fabricated parts or assemblies, units and blocks, and ship structures, involving heavy plate elements. Projects will cover a range of steel structures across the naval, marine, and repair sectors and the role will require flexibility between New-Build structural steel fabrication and Ship Repair projects.

Main Duties

• Maintenance of a Safe working environment, compliance with specific Safety procedures
• Read and interpret weld symbols on fabrication drawings
• Understand weld procedures (WPSs) and essential variables necessary to maintain
• Set up equipment and welding LEV systems, gas hoses and cables
• Perform flat and positional welding in accordance with WPSs and good working practice
• Checking of welds for defects
• Grinding of weld profiles as necessary
• Use of automated welding equipment dependent on individual’s welding qualifications

Qualifications

Essential Competencies

• Knowledge of welding workplace Safety requirements and good working practices
• Demonstrable experience of heavy steel plate welding processes (preferably have served a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent)
• Understanding of Engineering drawings and technical documents
• Understanding of Quality procedures and Fabrication Standards
• Possession of a current and valid Fillet Welding Qualification Certificate (ISO9606-1)
• Possession of a current and valid GSFCAW Butt Welding Qualification Certificate (ISO9606-1)
• Ability to work on own initiative, seeking advice when necessary
• Flexible cooperation with other team-members
• Ability to pass a trade test

Key Interpersonal/Behavioural Skills

• Understanding and active participation in Safety activities and procedures
• Work execution independently according to valid instructions, rules and standards
• Effectiveness in identifying issues for upward reporting/investigation
• Ability to express ideas or facts in a clear manner
• Professional and proactive work ethic
• Ability to work overtime as required

Additional Information

• £18.55ph
• Full time/permanent
• 249.75 hours holiday (pro rata)
• Company pension
• Health care cash plan (optional)
• Cycle to work scheme (optional)

***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.