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    Navantia Uk

    Shipbuilding

    Steelworker

    Belfast, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-timePosted 3mo ago
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    Job description

    Manual or machine steel fabrication to form individual components and the subsequent assembly of those components to form assemblies, units and blocks, and ship structures. Projects will cover a range of steel structures across the naval, marine, and repair sectors and the role will require flexibility between New-Build structural steel fabrication and Ship Repair projects.

    Main Duties

    • Maintenance of a Safe working environment
    • Read and interpret fabrication drawings
    • Set-out/mark-off work
    • Cutting and fabrication of structural steel, (plate & profile sections)
    • Erect, align, set and tack steel parts and assemblies in Shops or Dock environment
    • Working of steel fabrication machinery and shop cranes
    • Hand burning using oxyfuel equipment

    Essential Competencies

    • Knowledge of fabrication workplace Safety requirements and good working practices
    • Demonstrable experience of heavy steel plate fabrication process (preferably have served a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent)
    • Understanding of Engineering drawings and technical documents
    • Understanding of Quality procedures and Fabrication Standards
    • Basic knowledge of welding processes and ability to tack weld
    • Ability to work on own initiative, seeking advice when necessary
    • Flexible cooperation with other team-members
    • Ability to pass a trade test

    Key Behavioural/Interpersonal Skills

    • Understanding and active participation in Safety activities and procedures
    • Work execution independently according to valid instructions, rules and standards
    • Effectiveness in identifying issues for upward reporting/investigation
    • Ability to express ideas or facts in a clear manner
    • Professional and proactive work ethic
    • Ability to work overtime as required
    • £18.55ph
    • Full time/permanent
    • 249.75 hours holiday (pro rata)
    • Company pension
    • Health care cash plan (optional)
    • Cycle to work scheme (optional)

    ***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.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Navantia Uk

    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.

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