Plating Supervisor

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 country.

We are recruiting for Plating Supervisors to support frontline operations within a yard, vessel build, repair or inspection environment.

These roles would suit individuals with strong plating or fabrication experience who are confident supervising teams, coordinating daily activities and ensuring work is delivered safely, productively and to the required quality standards.

As Plating Supervisor, you will play a key role in planning and supervising daily work, allocating tasks and resources effectively, monitoring progress and supporting a safe, respectful and productive working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting plating teams on a day-to-day basis
• Planning daily work activities to meet production targets
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with procedures
• Leading safety briefings, toolbox talks and promoting safe behaviours
• Monitoring quality standards and addressing defects or rework issues
• Reporting progress, risks, issues or constraints to management
• Supporting team performance, attendance, onboarding and development

Applicants should have an apprenticeship, advanced qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field, along with proven experience leading, coordinating and motivating operational teams.

If you have plating or fabrication experience, strong supervisory skills and a commitment to safety, quality and delivery, we would like to hear from you.

Please get in touch for more information or to apply.

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•  Apprenticeship or advanced qualification in Fabrication or equivalent experience.
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experienced Plater in a heavy engineering/fabrication industry
• Good people management skills

On Offer

• Competitive base pay
• Company pension
• 31 days holiday
• Life assurance

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