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Junior Surface Treatment Operator
On-site in Cartagena·Added 8 days ago
Overview
Job details
Permanent contract
Per the ad.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work on-site in Cartagena
No relocation package mentioned.
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
“Se requerirá estar en posesión de alguno de los siguientes grados de Formación Profesional de la familia de conocimientos de:” — per the ad.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Requirements
Nice to have
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Surface treatments on vessels
- NACE
- FROSIO
Education & certifications
Possession of one of the following Vocational Training degrees from the following knowledge families will be required:
- Higher Technician in Analysis Laboratory and Quality Control
- Technician in Chemical Plant
- Higher Technician in Industrial Chemistry
- Machining Technician
- Technician in Bodywork
- Technician in Recreational Craft Maintenance
The following link is provided to consult equivalencies: Ciclos Formativos y Cursos de Especialización por Familias Profesionales - TodoFP | Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes
The role
The company Navantia S.A., S.M.E. is issuing the indicated call for its Cartagena center.
What you'll do
- Participate in surface preparation tasks, including washing, sanding, blasting, and conditioning operations prior to treatment or painting, following established procedures.
- Collaborate in the interpretation of blueprints, technical specifications, and documentation associated with surface treatments.
- Participate in the application of coatings and paint schemes, adhering to defined technical and quality requirements.
- Support the identification of defects and incidents during the execution of work, communicating any detected deviations.
- Collaborate in the monitoring of surface preparation and treatment processes, as well as in the preparation of records and progress reports.
- Support the performance of controls, inspections, and quality verifications of the blasting and painting processes, following established instructions and criteria.
- Collaborate in the management and completion of records, inspection plans, and documentation associated with the work performed.
- Participate in masking tasks and the preparation of parts for surface treatment.
- Collaborate in passivation, coating, sealing, phosphating, anodizing, and other chemical surface treatment operations under supervision.
- Participate in correction and basic maintenance tasks of treatment baths, in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Comply with and ensure compliance with occupational risk prevention, quality, and environmental regulations applicable to the work performed.
How you'll work
Junior: according to collective agreement tables, E10
Contract type: Permanent
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION
To participate in the selection process, the following supporting documentation must be attached to the candidate profile:
- ID (DNI)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Employment history or negative employment history/negative affiliation report
- Academic qualifications
- Proof of training related to the position to be filled
- Documentation proving the merits listed in Annex I of the call
Hiring process
The application period will end on 13/10/2026 at 12:00 hours.
At the following link: Bases personal fijo: GP3/GP4 Junior you will find the entry requirements, documentation to be provided (mandatory), and other relevant information regarding the selection process.
About Navantia
Navantia is a Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company and a key player in the global defense and naval engineering sector. It designs, builds, and integrates a wide range of military and civilian vessels, including frigates, submarines, and offshore patrol vessels, as well as providing lifecycle support services for naval platforms. The company operates several shipyards across Spain and is a major contractor for both the Spanish Navy and international clients, positioning itself as a strategic partner in European defense programs.
Navantia's headquarters are in Madrid, with its main production facilities in the Bay of Cádiz (Puerto Real, San Fernando) and the Ría de Ferrol in Galicia. As a Spanish state-owned company, it offers international professionals the opportunity to work in a highly technical, engineering-driven environment with a strong focus on naval architecture, systems integration, and defense innovation. For international hires, the company provides a unique entry point into Spain's industrial and defense ecosystem, with roles often requiring security clearance and a high level of technical expertise.
- Industry
- Defense and Shipbuilding
- Founded
- 1947
- Employees
- 4,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Cartagena, Ferrol and 2 more
- Website
- navantia.es
Good to know if you are moving
- State-owned company: offers the stability and benefits of a public-sector employer, with a formal, structured HR environment.
- International hires are common in engineering and project management roles, and English is often the working language in technical teams.
- The company is a key player in the European defense industry, offering exposure to high-profile, long-term naval programs (e.g., F-110 frigates, S-80 submarines).
- Relocation to Spain is typically required, as most roles are based at the shipyards in the Bay of Cádiz or the Ría de Ferrol, not in Madrid.
- Given the nature of the work, roles may require EU citizenship or nationality and security clearance (SECRETO).
In their own words
Additional information
In the event that any candidate has problems with the platform, they must send an email to the address rrhh_portal@navantia.es mentioning their issue.
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