Welding Supervisor

Navantia-UK; Methil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

33days holiday

Life assurance

Job summary

Navantia UK is recruiting an experienced Welding Supervisor to support day-to-day operations within our busy yard, vessel build, repair or inspection environment. You will lead frontline teams safely, allocate resources and ensure work meets quality standards.

Key duties include supervising welding teams, conducting daily safety briefings, monitoring progress and promoting continuous improvement, with BPSS clearance required as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or advanced technical qualification is required.
• Proven supervisory capability leading frontline teams.
• Strong welding technical knowledge and hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise welding teams on a day-to-day basis.
• Lead daily safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to quality standards.
• Monitor progress and escalate risks or constraints.
• Support attendance, timekeeping and team conduct/performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Welding expertise

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

Education

Apprenticeship or advanced qualification in a relevant technical field

Tools

Welding equipment

Safety compliance

Job description

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 country.

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced Welding Supervisor to support day-to-day operations within a busy yard, vessel build, repair or inspection environment.

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical welding experience and proven supervisory capability, who can lead frontline teams safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

As Welding Supervisor, you will be responsible for coordinating daily work activities, allocating resources, supporting productivity targets, and ensuring all work is completed in line with company procedures, specifications and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting welding teams on a day-to-day basis
• Leading daily safety briefings and toolbox talks
• Ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to quality standards
• Monitoring progress and escalating risks, delays or constraints
• Supporting attendance, timekeeping, conduct and team performance
• Promoting safe behaviours, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Helping develop team members through guidance and on-the-job support

We are looking for someone with an apprenticeship, advanced qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field, along with the ability to lead, coordinate and motivate teams in a hands-on operational environment.

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.

Qualifications

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Additional Information

• Company pension
• 33days holiday
• Life assurance

***Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***