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Junior Pipefitter

On-site in Cartagena·Added 13 days ago

Still open when we checked on 1 Oct

Navantia

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Navantia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • 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 Fabricación Mecánica :” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Possession of one of the following Vocational Training degrees from the Mechanical Manufacturing knowledge family will be required:

  • Welding and Boilermaking Technician.
  • Higher Technician in Metal Construction.

Nice to have

  • Occupational Risk Prevention.
  • Blueprint Reading.

Education & certifications

The role

The company Navantia S.A., S.M.E. is issuing the indicated call for its Cartagena center.

What you'll do

  • Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation for the fabrication and assembly of piping.
  • Prepare templates and participate in the fabrication, pre-assembly, assembly, disassembly, and tack welding of piping, both in the workshop and on board.
  • Perform hydraulic and pneumatic tests on piping systems, verifying their correct operation.
  • Execute operational tasks associated with piping, boilermaking, and welding within their scope of action.
  • Collaborate in the monitoring and control of construction, repair, and maintenance work related to their specialty.
  • Support the coordination and supervision of assigned tasks, contributing to the fulfillment of established quality, deadline, and cost standards.
  • Provide support in activity planning, management of materials and equipment, as well as in the monitoring of actions within their specialty.
  • Comply with and ensure compliance with occupational risk prevention, quality, and environmental regulations applicable to the work performed.

How you'll work

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

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

Junior: according to collective agreement tables, E10

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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