Multi Skilled Operative - Mobile Crane Operator

Babcock International; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Helensburgh is seeking a Mobile Crane Operator. This full-time position involves critical heavy-lift operations and requires knowledge of slinging, strong teamwork, and safety adherence. Candidates must possess an HGV Class 1 licence. The role offers generous benefits including a matched pension and development opportunities. Apply now to make a difference to the UK's national security.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health check

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading benefits

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining mobile cranes according to safety regulations.
• Setting up and de-rigging cranes as per SOPs.
• Supporting vessel berthing and heavy-lift tasks.
• Assisting with maintenance and defect rectification.
• Performing monthly maintenance on mobile cranes.

Skills

Knowledge of slinging operations

Previous experience in heavy-lift environments

Ability to follow strict safety standards

Strong teamwork skills

Adaptability to varied tasks

Education

HGV Class 1 driving licence

CPCS card (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Multi Skilled Operative – Mobile Crane Operator

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Compensation: £34,320

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF67136

Create a Safer World with Us

At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Mobile Crane Operator at HMNB Clyde, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.

The role

As a Mobile Crane Operator, you’ll be at the heart of critical heavy-lift operations that support national defence. This is a hands‑on role where precision and safety are paramount. You’ll contribute to projects that keep our naval assets operational, making a real difference to the UK’s security and infrastructure. This is an opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment while building a career that matters.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining mobile cranes in line with approved lift plans and safety regulations.
• Setting up, operating, and de‑rigging cranes according to SOPs and safety protocols.
• Supporting vessel berthing and slipping evolutions, including heavy‑lift and ancillary tasks.
• Assisting with planned maintenance and defect rectification to meet KPIs.
• Performing monthly maintenance routines on mobile cranes.

This is a full‑time, permanent position, based onsite at HMNB Clyde.

Essential experience

• Knowledge of slinging operations.
• Previous experience in heavy‑lift or similar environments.
• Ability to follow strict safety standards and procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Adaptability to varied operational tasks.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 driving licence.
• CPCS card is desirable.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) 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 UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘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
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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.

Answering questions and support

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 [e-mail] 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: 12/12/2025