Scaffolder

Job description

Scaffolder

Would you like an opportunity to become a member of an experienced team that will deliver top quality support to the build of the programmes? We currently have a vacancy for a Scaffolder at our site in Barrow.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced team within the services department, developing skills to support the submarine programmes. You'll be responsible for the planning of and building of structures to support the build of submarines.

You'll be working closely with the production team and other trades on site ensuring high safety standards are maintained. You will have the opportunity to mentor and develop apprentices.

Your main responsibilities as a Scaffolder will involve:

Provide specialist and non-specialist services in support of production activities including:

Ensuring work is carried out safely at all times, complying with Health and Safety and other relevant regulations

Providing protection to others in the work area

Following relevant instructions, drawings and any other specifications

Interpreting information, to confirm customer requirements

Using the appropriate methods and techniques to erect and dismantle access equipment and structures, to meet customer and safety requirements

Checking the completed activity, to ensure that all operations have been completed to meet the required specification

Ensuring associated tools and equipment are used safely and effectively

Assisting in meeting business targets and goals

Selecting and preparing consumables, materials, components and equipment

Delivering services and support activities to company standards

Checking the completed activity, to ensure that all operations have been completed to meet the required specification

Your skills and qualifications:


NVQ Level 2 / Part 2 Scaffolder

Good understanding of NASC guide; TG20:13 and SG4:15

Forklift driving experience (desirable)

NVQ Level 3 / Advanced Scaffolder (desirable)

Back ground in Heavy Industry / Manufacturing or Construction (desirable)

What we're looking for in you:


You will be articulate and good at interacting with your peers and team leaders / Managers. This position will give you the opportunity to develop within the team and we are looking for candidate with the drive and positive attitude to succeed.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Maritime – Submarines


Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and 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 is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.