Rigging Supervisor (Ship Repair)
Company: NAVANTIA UK
Role summary
Rigging Supervisor (Ship Repair) is a role at NAVANTIA UK in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-12. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Rigging Supervisor (Ship Repair)
- Company
- NAVANTIA UK
- Location
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-10-12
If you have a knack for overseeing rigging operations and a solid background in ship repair, this full-time role at Navantia UK could be a fantastic fit. You'll be supervising a team in a dynamic environment, contributing to significant maritime projects with a company that has a rich history and a forward-looking approach in defense and offshore wind.
Job description
Company Description
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.
Job Description
The Rigging Supervisor is responsible for leading, coordinating and supervising all rigging, lifting, vessel mooring and associated marine operations within the Ship Repair business. The role ensures that all activities are executed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality whilst delivering programme, cost and customer requirements.
The post holder will provide visible frontline leadership to rigging personnel and subcontractors, ensuring effective planning, resource allocation and operational control across multiple projects. They will champion a proactive safety culture, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and company requirements.
As a key operational leader, the Rigging Supervisor will work collaboratively with project teams, production departments and customers to support the successful delivery of complex ship repair activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Safety, Health & Environment
Lead by example in promoting an uncompromising safety culture across all rigging, lifting and marine operations.
Ensure all lifting, rigging, mooring and associated activities are planned and executed in accordance with company procedures, statutory legislation, LOLER, PUWER, risk assessments, lifting plans and safe systems of work.
Exercise Stop Work Authority where unsafe conditions or practices are identified and escalate issues appropriately.
Deliver daily toolbox talks, pre-task briefings and safety communications to ensure personnel understand hazards and control measures.
Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and site safety standards are consistently maintained.
Monitor housekeeping standards to maintain safe, clean and organised work areas.
Ensure all lifting accessories, cranes, rigging equipment and associated plant are inspected, certified, maintained and fit for purpose prior to use.
Support investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and lessons learned are shared.
Promote environmental compliance and minimise operational impacts where practicable.
Operational Deliver
Plan, coordinate and supervise all rigging activities in support of ship repair, dry docking and marine operations.
Lead vessel berthing, mooring and unmooring activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
Develop daily work schedules, short-term plans and look-ahead programmes to optimise labour utilisation and project delivery.
Ensure the timely availability of labour, lifting equipment, tools, consumables and materials required to support operational activities.
Allocate work effectively, monitor productivity and adjust resources to meet programme requirements.
Identify operational risks, constraints and emerging issues, implementing recovery actions to minimise disruption.
Monitor work quality and ensure all activities are completed in accordance with engineering specifications, customer requirements and company standards.
Liaise closely with Project Managers, Production Managers, Engineering, Planning, subcontractors, customers and Classification Society representatives to coordinate work activities.
Support the planning and execution of complex lifting operations, ensuring compliance with approved lifting plans.
Maintain operational oversight of the Rigging Loft, ensuring lifting equipment, rigging gear and associated assets are effectively controlled, maintained and readily available.
Provide operational support outside normal working hours where required, including emergency response and vessel movements.
Deputise for the Operations Manager or other operational leaders as required.
Leadership & People Management
Provide effective day-to-day leadership, supervision and direction to rigging teams and subcontract personnel.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism and operational excellence.
Monitor attendance, performance, conduct and productivity in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Mentor, coach and develop team members to improve technical competence and supervisory capability.
Identify skills gaps and support training, competency assessments and succession planning initiatives.
Support recruitment, onboarding and workforce development activities.
Conduct regular performance discussions and provide constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Encourage open communication, employee engagement and collaborative working across all disciplines.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Ensure all work is completed to the required quality standards and in accordance with approved procedures.
Promote right-first-time delivery and reduce rework through effective supervision and quality assurance.
Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, efficiency and operational performance.
Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the Ship Repair business.
Ensure accurate completion of operational records, inspections and documentation.
Leadership Behaviours
Demonstrate visible leadership through commitment to safety, integrity, professionalism and operational excellence.
Champion the values and behaviours expected of Navantia UK.
Build strong working relationships across operational, engineering and project teams.
Promote diversity, inclusion and mutual respect within the workplace.
Make sound decisions under pressure and maintain a calm, positive and solutions-focused approach.
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