Job Description

Company Description

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK's defence, security and energy transition 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.

Supervise and coordinate plating operations to ensure smooth execution of projects and high-quality output. Lead and motivate the plating team, acting as a role model for safety, professionalism, and performance.


Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities


Health & Safety

Enforce all control of work processes including COSHH, Manual Handling, and Confined Space protocols. Conduct safety briefings, risk assessments, and toolbox talks specific to plating operations. Suspend or restrict activities if safety standards are compromised.

Quality

Ensure plating activities comply with project specifications and quality plans. Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections and documentation (e.g., plating logs, visual inspections). Perform in-process checks: alignment, fit-up, bevel angles, root gaps. Support root cause analysis for recurring plating defects and drive continuous improvement. Promote quality awareness through training and daily engagement.

Technical/Operations

Provide technical guidance on plating techniques. Ensure correct use and maintenance of plating equipment and tooling. Track team hours and project progress accurately. Identify and mitigate risks related to plating operations.

People Management

Manage team performance, absence, and development. Lead recruitment and onboarding for plating team members. Conduct daily toolbox talks and performance reviews. Handle disciplinary and grievance procedures where appropriate.

Qualifications

Apprenticeship or advanced qualification in Fabrication or equivalent experience. Previous supervisory experience

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.


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.

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.