Job Description

Company Description

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

Paint Inspector - Navantia UK

Navantia UK is seeking a detail-focused

Paint Inspector

to join our fabrication team. This role is key to ensuring all painting and coating activities meet required quality standards, specifications and regulatory requirements across major industrial and maritime projects.


If you have a strong background in coatings inspection and take pride in getting the details right, we'd like to hear from you.

The Role

As a Paint Inspector, you will oversee and inspect all stages of the paint process--from surface preparation through to final coating and curing. You'll work closely with project teams and paint applicators to ensure quality standards are consistently met and documented.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect surface preparation, paint application and curing processes. Verify compliance with project specifications, industry codes and standards. Carry out visual inspections and use testing equipment to check coating thickness, adhesion and finish quality. Document inspection findings, including photographs, and produce clear inspection reports. Work with project managers, engineers and applicators to resolve quality issues. Provide guidance and best-practice advice to paint applicators. Monitor environmental conditions to ensure suitable conditions for coating and curing. Maintain accurate records of materials, inspections and quality documentation.

What You'll Bring

Proven experience as a Paint Inspector or in a similar quality role within fabrication or industrial environments. Strong knowledge of coating systems, surface preparation and paint application techniques. Familiarity with industry standards such as SSPC, ASTM, NORSOK and ISO. Certification or training in paint inspection NACE Level 2 and ICORE Level 2. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style. High attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities.

Why Join Navantia UK?

Work on high-profile fabrication and maritime projects. Be part of a growing UK business backed by global expertise. Join a safety- and quality-driven team environment.

If you're committed to quality and want to play a key role in delivering world-class fabrication standards,

apply now to join Navantia UK

.

Additional Information

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.