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4191 - Senior Operations and Crane Operator

On-site in Cartagena·Added 19 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Navantia

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Cartagena
Contract: Permanent contract
Experience: Senior level

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Occupational Risk Prevention.
Forklifts.
Elevating Platforms.
Overhead Cranes.
Truck-mounted Crane.

Nice to have

We will value the following Vocational Training degrees from the Maritime Fishing: knowledge family:

Technician in Maintenance and Control of Ship and Vessel Machinery.
Higher Technician in Maintenance Organization of Ship and Vessel Machinery

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

Plan and execute load transport and lifting maneuvers using overhead cranes, truck-mounted cranes, mobile cranes, self-propelled platforms, forklifts, and other auxiliary means.
Verify the condition of equipment, lifting accessories, and loads, selecting the most suitable means in accordance with the available technical documentation.
Interpret maneuver plans and coordinate the execution of associated works, including the assembly of cribbing and other auxiliary elements.
Perform and monitor slinging, hitching, and handling operations of suspended loads, as well as direct load movements executed by other operators.
Carry out the review of possible interferences in work areas, including the assembly of scaffolding and other elements that may affect lifting operations.
Manage and request special work permits, ensuring compliance with established safety measures.
Comply with and ensure compliance with occupational risk prevention, quality, and environmental regulations applicable to the work performed.

How you'll work

Entry level: Minimum E8

Contract type: Permanent

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 incident.

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 Senior you will find the access 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).

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