Welder

Navantia UK; Methil; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Company pension

31 days holiday

Life assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Job summary

Navantia UK is expanding its Methil workforce and seeks skilled Time‑Served Welders to join a major UK maritime project. The role requires 4G minimum, SFQ Level 3 or equivalent, and strong FCAW experience, including welding in all positions and ceramic backing tiles.

In-house testing (ISO 9606‑1) is done by Navantia UK and IACS representatives will witness the process. Location is Methil, Fife, working on major UK maritime and industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Time-served welder with 4G minimum.
• SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience with FCAW.
• Ability to weld in all positions (Butts & Fillets).
• Experience with ceramic backing tiles.
• In-house weld testing available if you do not hold welder codings.

Skills

Time-served welder

FCAW

All positions

Ceramic backing tiles

Education

SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

SAW

MCAW

Mechanised welding systems

Job 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.

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.