Welder

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Methil; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; 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 hiring skilled welders for Methil, joining a team working on major UK maritime and industrial projects. Time-served welder required with 4G minimum, proficient in FCAW, and able to weld in all positions including butts and fillets.

Experience with ceramic backing tiles, SAW, MCAW, and mechanised welding systems is preferred. On-site role with in-house weld testing available; successful candidates will be tested with PF/Vertical Up and other procedures, witnessed by Navantia UK

Qualifications

• Time-served welder with 4G minimum.
• Experience with FCAW and all-position welding (Butts & Fillets).
• Experience with ceramic backing tiles.
• SAW and MCAW experience is preferred.
• Experience with mechanised welding systems and testing facilities on-site.

Responsibilities

• Weld on Methil-based UK maritime and industrial projects.
• Undergo in-house weld testing witnessed by Navantia UK personnel and IACS representative.

Skills

Time-served welder

FCAW experience

All positions welding

Ceramic backing tiles

SAW

MCAW

Mechanised welding

In-house weld testing

Tools

Mechanised welding systems

SAW

MCAW

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.

• Time-served welder – 4G minimum
• Strong experience with FCAW
• Ability to weld in all positions – Butts & Fillets
• Experience working with ceramic backing tiles
• SAW (Submerged Arc Welding)
• MCAW
• Mechanised welding systems

If you do not currently hold personal welder codings, in‑house weld testing is available.

Process: 136 / FCAW

You will be tested on:

• PF / Vertical Up – Root, Fill & Cap
• PA / PE – Flat Root (basic cored wire) / Overhead Fill & Cap
• Supplementary PB / Flat fillet weld

All testing is witnessed by Navantia UK personnel and an IACS representative.

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.