Combat Systems Multi Skilled Operative

Job Title:              Multi Skilled Operative – Combat Systems
Location:              Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute 
Compensation:    £27,811 + Benefits
Role Type:            Full time / Permanent 
Role ID:                SF61953
 

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Multi Skilled Operative at our Faslane site.

The role
As a Multi Skilled Operative you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. We currently have an opportunity in our Combat Systems team to conduct a wide range of activities to support the provision of services to UK Nuclear Submarines and warships, as well as visiting NATO units at HMNB Faslane

Day-to-day, you’ll perform various duties including manual handling, lifting, moving everything from small pieces of technical equipment to the use of forklifts for heavy lifting.

• Provide support to engineering teams to enable the identification and rectification of all system, manufacture, defects and alterations to ensure the continued availability and performance of Clyde HM Submarines and Surface Craft.
• Ensure that work is carried out in line with current processes and make suggestions on improving systems and processes to increase productivity in accordance with set objectives and timescales. 
• Work within all H&S legislation, Safe Systems Of Work and control of work processes within BM&T Clyde policies.

This position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time. This position may involve working at height and in confined spaces also.

You must have a willingness to travel as you can be deployed to support RN vessels abroad, this can be at short notice and for a duration from 3 to 4 days until up to a month worldwide with time dependent on vessel support.

This role is full time, 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday with a half day on the Friday and is based on site at Faslane. Overtime available depending on business needs. 

Essential experience of the Multi Skilled Operative 

• Experience in Forklift Driving, Safety, Labouring, Slinging or Explosives Handling are all desirable but not essential.
• Working at sea on ships, Operating RHIBs or similar small boats on water. RYA Powerboat and commercial endorsement is desirable. 
• Knowledge of Risk Assessments, COSHH & Safe Systems of Work and Manual Handling
• Keen to learn and take on any training provided.
• Competent teamworking, communication, time management, prioritisation, organisational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills are required. Keen to learn and take on any training provided.

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain SC security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave 
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International 
For over a century Babcock  has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. 
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date - 20/02/25
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