Welding Supervisor

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

Welding Supervisor

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.

If you have welding experience, strong leadership skills and a commitment to safety, quality and delivery, we would like to hear from you.

Please get in touch for more information or to apply.

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Qualifications

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Additional Information

• Competitive base salary
• Company pension
• 33 days holiday
• Life assurance

***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.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.