Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. 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.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities and actively seek to eliminate discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.
- Competitive base pay
- Company pension
- 31 days holiday
- Life assurance
- Health Care Cash Plan
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