Maritime Cranes Operator – Devonport Dockyard

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension + life cover

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Professional fees paid

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Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Cranes Operator at its Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth to support Royal Navy maintenance and complex lifting operations.

You will operate fixed, mobile, and dockside cranes, conduct safety checks, and mentor trainee operators in a maritime engineering environment. This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive package and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out safe and efficient lifting operations within industrial, engineering, maritime, construction or similar environments.
• Experience with lifting plans, risk assessments and permit-to-work requirements.
• Experience following statutory regulations and safe systems of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively during lifting and operational activities.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operating fixed, mobile and dockside cranes in accordance with lifting plans, procedures and safety requirements.
• Conducting pre-use inspections and safety checks to ensure lifting equipment remains safe and fit for purpose.
• Positioning and configuring cranes safely while identifying hazards, ground loading restrictions and environmental risks.
• Communicating effectively with crane supervisors, slinger signallers and operational teams throughout lifting activities.
• Supporting complex lifting operations, monitoring weather conditions and contributing to the development of trainee operators.

Education

HGV Category C Driving Licence

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Cranes Operator at its Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth to support Royal Navy maintenance and complex lifting operations.

You will operate fixed, mobile, and dockside cranes, conduct safety checks, and mentor trainee operators in a maritime engineering environment. This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive package and opportunities for career progression.