Scaffolding jobs in Tranent

• 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.

Navantia UK is growing its operations in Methil and we are looking for a skilled Scaffolder to support safe access solutions across our busy fabrication and shipbuilding projects. If you take pride in working safely at height and delivering high-quality work, we’d welcome your application.

About the Role

As a Scaffolder at Navantia UK, you will erect, modify and dismantle scaffolding structures to provide safe working platforms for teams operating at height. You’ll work from technical plans, follow strict safety standards, and ensure all scaffolding is inspected and compliant before use.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble scaffolding frames, tubes, boards, guardrails, toe boards and safety nets in line with design plans.

• Inspect scaffolding structures before use, weekly, and after adverse weather, carrying out repairs where required.

• Prepare work areas, set base plates, install ties and ensure compliance with PPE and environmental requirements.

• Complete site documentation and work collaboratively with supervisors, inspectors and clients.

Desirable Experience

• Use of lifting gear.

• Experience with hand tools and power tools.

Key Skills & Behaviours

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Clear and effective communication.

• Commitment to maintaining safety and quality on site.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Time-served Scaffolder with industrial or construction scaffolding experience.

• CSCS or CISRS registered (Part 1 & Part 2).

• Ability to read and interpret technical plans and scaffolding diagrams.

Ready to help build major UK maritime and offshore energy projects?
Apply today to join Navantia UK in Methil.

***Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.