Grinder

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Navantia UK is seeking a skilled time served grinder in Northam for a full time onsite role supporting shipbuilding, defence and offshore wind projects. The ideal candidate will operate handheld grinders, read and interpret technical drawings, work independently to valid instructions and collaborate effectively as part of a team while maintaining high standards and meticulous attention to detail with a proactive attitude. A strong safety culture is essential, with experience in shipyard refit work and proven compliance with workplace safety rules and ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 requirements. To apply, tailor your CV to emphasise grinder experience, safety training and drawing interpretation, include a concise cover note about your proactive approach, and apply online; if you experience difficulties email [email protected] for help.

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

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.

Key Interpersonal/Behavioral Skills:

• Ability to establish an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal.
• Effectiveness in identifying possible problems for upward reporting/investigation.
• Ability to express ideas or facts in a clear manner.
• Professional and pro-active work ethic.

Additional Information

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

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.