Slinger

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise in lifting operations will make a significant impact. This role offers the chance to ensure compliance with safety standards while working in a dynamic team environment. You will oversee the safe operation of lifting equipment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Enjoy a variety of benefits including flexible working hours, a competitive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth. Embrace a culture that values diversity and empowers you to reach your full potential in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or Supervisor ticket required.
• Experience with lifting equipment in maritime environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for safety.
• Complete administrative tasks related to risk assessments and lift plans.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Supervisor ticket

Understanding of LOLER standards

Understanding of PUWER standards

Experience in general lifting operations

Job description

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Salary: £34,640 with Supervisor ticket (Shift allowance and OT)

What you’ll be doing

• Ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and standard operating practices, with recommendations for action and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring all equipment, plant, and accessories being used/operated are within test/examination dates and in a safe, usable condition.
• Ensuring all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant site rules, regulations (including LOLER and PUWER), standards, and company policies.
• Completing administrative tasks related to the role, such as assisting in creating risk assessments, pre-use check sheets, and standard/complex lift plans.

Your skills and experiences:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or Supervisor ticket.
• Understanding of LOLER, PUWER, BS7121 standards.
• Experience in general lifting operations using various lifting equipment within maritime and facilities environments, including fleeting operations with chain blocks of various capacities.

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work scheme, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Slinging & Fleeting team:

As part of the Slinging and Fleeting team, you will perform all aspects of slinging and fleeting items on ships, overhead gantry crane duties as requested. This may involve using IT systems to assist in preparing lifting operations. The role offers variety and opportunities for progression within the company's lifting structure.

Our evolving work approach provides flexibility with working hours, depending on your role and location. This may include accruing hours and flexible start and finish times to balance work and personal life.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles require security and export control clearances. Applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, which may involve 5 to 10 years of UK residency.

Closing Date:

7th May 2025. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so early submission is encouraged.