About

• 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
• Navantia UK is strengthening our early careers and training capability at our Methil site, and we’re looking for an Operations Apprenticeship Manager / Lead to shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople. If you’re passionate about developing people, have a strong background in heavy engineering or fabrication, and want to make a meaningful impact on Scotland’s growing fabrication and shipbuilding sector, we’d love to hear from you.
• About the Role
• In this role, you’ll lead our training team to ensure Apprentices and Trainees receive high-quality, safe and engaging practical training. You’ll oversee workplace skills development, support performance and progression, and work closely with operations, college partners and internal stakeholders to deliver a consistently excellent learning experience.
• This position is well-suited to someone with a multi-skilled engineering background, ideally with strong experience in heavy metal fabrication. Knowledge of welding or pipework is beneficial but not essential.
• What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead and support the training team to deliver high-quality practical skills development.
• Oversee workplace assessment, coaching, mentoring and performance reviews for Apprentices and Trainees.
• Work closely with supervisors and operational teams to plan meaningful training experiences aligned with course requirements.
• Promote a positive, safe learning culture where individuals feel supported and confident.
• Liaise with college partners, education providers and internal leaders to ensure training plans align with curriculum expectations.
• Identify learning needs, additional support requirements (including neurodiversity), and opportunities for improvement.
• Engage with visitors, customers and external partners to champion training and apprenticeship programmes.
• Maintain accurate digital records and progress tracking for all learners.
• Support social value activities such as school/college talks, community events and careers initiatives.
• Ensure all training and practical work meets the required health, safety and quality standards.
• What You’ll Bring
• A recognised trade qualification and substantial experience in an engineering, heavy manufacturing or shipbuilding environment.
• Strong background in heavy fabrication, with the ability to demonstrate safe, competent working practices.
• Experience managing or leading teams at multiple levels.
• The ability to mentor, guide and support learners from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with college partners, operational teams and external stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills with experience in planning, monitoring and reporting.
• A passion for people development, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Why Join Navantia UK?
• Help shape the future workforce of the UK fabrication and shipbuilding industry.
• Work in a hands-on environment where your experience directly influences learner success.
• Join a supportive team committed to quality, safety and long-term growth.
• Contribute to major UK projects with strong industry visibility.
• If you're committed to developing the next generation of skilled professionals and want to lead a training function with real purpose, apply now and become part of the Navantia UK team in Methil.
• Additional Information
• 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.