Lifting Operative – Slinger

Job Overview

Company: Babcock

Job Title: Lifting Operative

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Compensation: £31,229 per year + benefits (Gross OTE £44,724)

Responsibilities

• Carry out slinging and lifting operations safely and efficiently




• Support fleeting operations on submarines and warships




• Produce and follow lift plans and operational instructions




• Set up and maintain safe exclusion zones during lifting activities




• Inspect lifting equipment and report or isolate non‑compliant items




• Work in a 35‑hour week at Devonport Royal Dockyard




• Participate in Optimised Working Patterns (OWP) involving 7‑day work arrangements, such as 4‑week shift cycles of day/back shift or day/night shift

Essential Experience

• Experience in lifting operations or similar hands‑on industrial roles




• Ability to follow procedures and work safely in a structured environment




• Strong communication skills, including signalling to crane operators




• Willingness to learn, develop, and undertake further training




• Experience in marine, construction, or heavy engineering environments is desirable

Qualifications

• CPCS Blue A40 Slinger Signaller, NPORS 402 Slinger Signaller, or NVQ Level 2 in Lifting and Moving Loads (or equivalent)




• Additional rigging or lifting certifications are advantageous but not essential

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain a Security Check (SC) clearance. Availability of such clearance may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship or residency.

Benefits

• 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 shopping savings portal




• Payment of professional fees




• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave




• Holiday trading – option to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave




• ‘Be Kind Day’ – paid leave to undertake volunteering work with chosen organisation or charity

Application

The posting closes on 22/06/2026.

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