Grinder
Company: NAVANTIA UK
Role summary
Grinder is a role at NAVANTIA UK in Torridge District, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-09-02. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Grinder
- Company
- NAVANTIA UK
- Location
- Torridge District, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-09-02
If you're looking for a hands-on role with a great hourly wage and the chance to work on exciting projects, this Grinder position at NAVANTIA UK could be a fantastic fit! They offer stable, full-time hours and are keen to train dedicated individuals.
Job description
Company Description
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.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Ability to use handheld Grinder
Good attention to detail
High standards and expectations
Proactive attitude
Ability to work as a team member and also an individual.
Able to understand and work from technical drawings.
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIORNMENT
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.
QUALITY
Support the company in maintaining and improving our ISO 9001 (quality), 14001 (environmental), 45001 (health and safety) standards through adherence to the H&W Management Systems this is the responsibility of all H&W employees when conducting all processes and activities.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
Time served grinder either in a shipyard or similar field activity where refit work was undertaken.
Knowledge and compliance of work place safety.
Work execution independently according to valid instructions, rules and other standards.
Flexible cooperation with other team-members.
Desirable
Understanding of engineered drawings and technical documents.
Additional Information
Benefits:
Competitive base pay
31 days holiday
Company pension
Life assurance
Westfield cash care plan (optional)
Cycle to work scheme
Why Join Us?
The chance to work on complex, cutting-edge naval projects
Competitive salary
Company pension
Learning & development opportunities to keep building your career.
A collaborative and supportive working environment.
Equal Opportunity: 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.
***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 and one of the team will be in contact to help you.
Location: Appledore
Department: Trades / Operations
Employment Type: Permanent