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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.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Requirements
Nice to have
- Occupational Risk Prevention.
- GMAW welding (MIG-MAG).
- Welded Construction Inspector (ISC).
Education & certifications
Vocational Training degrees from the Mechanical Manufacturing: knowledge family will be valued.
- Welding and Boilermaking Technician.
- Higher Technician in Metal Construction.
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
What you'll do
- Perform job preparation (interpretation of blueprints, preparation of parts, selection of welding type and process, welding procedure)
- Execute welding in different positions, using the various necessary welding processes, properly and autonomously carrying out the correct implementation of the welding procedures applicable in each case.
- Execute manual oxy-fuel cutting and plasma cutting by adjusting parameters, and controlling temperatures, penetration, visual inspection, and in general all variables of the welding procedure.
- Execute welding in the different indicated positions, verifying the temperature between passes and the state of each bead.
- Carry out the final inspection of the weld bead according to acceptance criteria.
- Inspect and maintain welding equipment and hand tools.
- 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.
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.
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
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
About the company & team
The company Navantia S.A., S.M.E. is issuing the indicated call for its Cartagena center.
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