Production Support

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.

Responsible for production support within our steel, pipe, materials and outfitting phases. The purpose of this role is to allow production teams to complete their required tasks and requirements by providing all information, materials, quality processes and reporting structures required to achieve our objectives & milestones.

The Role

• Liaising with peers from other disciplines and sites across the Group.
• Progressing of Work Orders and supporting documentation.
• Consumption of materials within SAP System.
• Support production with Drawing requirements, Work Order management, Material Management & schedule adherence.
• Review production processes and implement improvements through Project initiatives.
• Management of inspection requirements including Request to Attend & documentation.
• Development and input of Hours & Progress into SAP Systems including timesheet requirements.
• Development & submission of production Q3’s. This will include providing technical information such as solutions, timeframes and estimated hours.
• Support & maintain production-based monitoring and reporting such as tonnes per week and status reports.
• Support Risk Management for each phase of the programme.
• Support day to day administration roles for Production Managers and Supervisors.
• Support goods in processes and SAP structure creation requirements.
• Support Material inspections alongside Management teams and Quality Teams.
  
  

• Third level qualification in a relevant subject
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience support in a production environment previously
• Ability to use an ERP system (e.g. SAP)
• Sound administration skills
  
  

On offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• L&D opportunities

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.