Ancillary Slinger
Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria)
Job description
Ancillary Slinger
We currently have a vacancy for an Ancillary Slinger at our site in Barrow-in-Furness.
Production Services are a multi-disciplined Team which supports the Barrow site and the Astute Programme from accepting equipment to delivering a completed submarine to the Royal Navy.
The role supports lifting various equipment from small items up to 200t parts for the Astute Class Submarine. This will be a challenging role as this is a new process for which each day will be different.
Your main responsibilities as an Ancillary Slinger will involve:
Supporting all the trades in lifting heavy parts for the submarine or equipment to any section of the NAS to different heights which will include using cranes and chain blocks
Select and prepare consumables, materials, components and equipment
Working safely at all times, complying with Health and Safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines
An awareness of heavy load movements and awareness of LOLER regulations
Your skills and qualifications:
· Must have a Lifting Qualification (CPCS Code A40 or A61)
· Must have Slinger/Signaller experience
· Shipbuilding Industry Experience
· Knowledge of transport movements and heavy load movements
· Knowledge of LOLER or PUWER
What we're looking for in you:
Someone who is willing to go the extra mile and be prepared to challenge obstacles that lay ahead this being a new process.
Salary: £24,011
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
Maritime – Submarines
BAE Systems Maritime Submarines has been safely delivering world class submarines to the Royal Navy for more than a century. BAE Systems Maritime Submarines is home to the design, build, test and commissioning of the Astute class - the Royal Navy's latest and most capable generation of attack submarines. In total, seven of these state-of-the-art vessels will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.
Split across nine UK locations, and with more than 5,000 employees, the business is also the industry lead for the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines.
We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.
BAE Systems welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Inspiring Work, Inspiring People