Navantia UK
Operations Apprenticeship and Training Supervisor (Mechanical Engineering)
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Operations Apprenticeship and Training Supervisor (Mechanical Engineering)
Senior Supervisor – Mechanical Engineering (Apprentice & Trainee Support)
About the Role
Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, security, and energy transition ambitions through sovereign defence capabilities, industrial modernisation, and energy security.
Established in 2022 as a subsidiary of Navantia SA (a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding expertise), Navantia UK acquired Harland & Wolff’s facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Ards in January 2025. By combining Harland & Wolff’s heritage with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK strengthens Britain’s defence, maritime, and energy industrial capabilities—supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
People
- Assess and support practical skills within the workplace, ensuring effective task delivery.
- Allocate work, provide guidance, and supervise Apprentices and Trainees, reviewing progress to foster growth.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to implement best practices based on experience.
- Coach and support Apprentices and Trainees to build confidence, competence, and workplace readiness.
- Actively listen to Apprentices and Trainees while ensuring compliance with Navantia’s policies and company values.
- Promote a culture of event reporting for Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Learning from Experience (LFE).
- Provide technical guidance and training frameworks, exposing teams to essential tasks exceeding course requirements.
- Engage with external visitors, such as Government officials and customers, as well as school visits, to promote apprenticeship and training programs.
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Quality
- Identify and utilise new initiatives to improve motivation, remove autonomy barriers, and apply employee feedback.
- Collaborate with departments and trades to ensure Apprentices and Trainees gain a broad, positive business exposure.
- Identify key risks and skills gaps, documenting issues where no mitigation is possible via company reporting.
- Accurately track team time recordings and cost-coding for tasks, ensuring corrections for any discrepancies.
- Oversee the correct and safe use of tooling and equipment.
- Maintain strong written and Microsoft proficiency—critical for record-keeping, training plan development, and communications.
Health and Safety
- Champion health and safety controls, including:
- Risk assessments
- Point of work safety assessments
- Safety walk rounds
- Toolbox talks
- Follow control work processes for:
- COSHH, manual handling, hot work, confined spaces
- Abrasive wheels and point-of-work safety initiatives.
- Ensure workplace safety complies with health, safety, and environmental standards.
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Qualifications and Experience
Education and Experience
- A qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) is essential.
- Extensive expertise in Mechanical Engineering, shipbuilding, or heavy manufacturing/plant materials.
- Strong ability to plan, problem-solve complex challenges, and manage relationships with college partners and operational teams.
- Must-have ICT skills:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and willingness to learn SAP and other systems.
Additional Information
Why Join Navantia UK?
- Work on cutting-edge naval projects.
- Competitive salary + company pension.
- Opportunities for learning and development to advance your career.
- A collaborative, supportive working environment.
- Commitment to equal opportunities, including fair recruitment, reasonable accommodations for disabilities, and an inclusive culture.
Reminder
As part of the onboarding process, candidates will need to complete a BPSS security clearance.
Inclusive Employer
We are an Opening Doors employer, with a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
If you encounter difficulties applying online, contact: people.skills@harland-wolff.com (A member of our team will be happy to assist.)
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