Naval Cranes Operator - Safe Lifting & Marine Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP, annual health check, andAv

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists in the armed forces receive

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock International is recruiting a Cranes Operator for our Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth, Devon. In this role you will operate fixed, mobile and dockside cranes, following lifting plans and safety procedures to support Royal Navy maintenance projects.

You will work in a safety-focused team, perform pre-use checks, and help develop trainee operators while contributing to essential national defence programs at sea-based and dockyard facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out safe lifting operations in industrial, engineering, maritime, construction or similar environments.
• Knowledge of 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.

Skills

Cranes operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication during lifting

Education

HGV Category C Driving Licence

NPORS 101 Mobile Crane Operator qualification

NPORS 102 Tower Crane Operator qualification

NPORS 402 Slinger Signaller qualification

NPORS 405 Crane Supervisor qualification

Tools

Lifting plans & risk assessments

Job description

Babcock International is recruiting a Cranes Operator for our Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth, Devon. In this role you will operate fixed, mobile and dockside cranes, following lifting plans and safety procedures to support Royal Navy maintenance projects.

You will work in a safety-focused team, perform pre-use checks, and help develop trainee operators while contributing to essential national defence programs at sea-based and dockyard facilities.