Job Description

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime 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.

As a Pipe Fitter, you will be working in a fabrication yard and will be responsible for pipe fabrication and fitting on various size pipe. Duties (to include but not limited to) - Fabrication of various pipe in the yard. Fitting pipes - Working with steel, stainless and exotic pipe of various size.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Profile and shape pipes and components using handheld power tools, mechanical cutting machines and associated tooling.
• Prepare and fit piping systems according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Prepare, assemble, and connect piping systems, including bolted clamps, flanges and threaded pipes.
• Work as part of a team with pipe fitters and other associated trades.
• Test pipework and systems, commission systems.
• Experience with overhead cranes and lifting equipment
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards improving the culture in the workplace, stop and report any activity you feel might cause injury or damage, ensuring that everyone works safely at all times.
• Follows and adhere to any control measures required under the Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems.
• Ensure good house-keeping of work areas at all times.
• Undertake inspection of parts, sub-assemblies and finished products to ensure dimensional accuracy, quality and solid working function.
• Support the company in maintaining and improving our ISO 9001 (quality), 14001 (environmental), 45001 (health and safety) standards through adherence to the Navantia UK Management Systems this is the responsibility of all Navantia UK employees when conducting all processes and activities.

Qualifications

Key Interpersonal/Behavioral Skills

• Time served fabricator either in a fabrication yard or similar field activity where structural fabrication was undertaken.
• Relevant qualification, indentured apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds etc.
• Understanding of dimensional control techniques.
• Understanding of engineered drawings and technical documents.
• Knowledge and compliance of work place safety.
• Work execution independently according to valid instructions, rules and other standards.
• Flexible cooperation with other team-members.

Key Interpersonal/Behavioral Skills

• Ability to establish an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal.
• Effectiveness in identifying possible problems for upward reporting/investigation.
• Ability to express ideas or facts in a clear manner.
• Professional and pro-active work ethic.

Additional Information

• Permanent position
• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects

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 people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.