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Ship Services Technician
10 roles available
£27.84 per hour (Umb rate)
3 months
Portsmouth
To respond to the requirements of the Ship Services Team Manager. Due regard to be given at all times to the provision of a safe working environment and ensuring the health and safety of others who may be affected by your actions.
Typical duties include :
- To develop and maintain a broad knowledge of electro/mechanical systems associated with RN ships so as to ensure safety of personnel and equipment.
- Carry out as directed, electro/ mechanical low level maintenance and equipment keep alive as required by contract specification.
- To assist with implementing the Health and Safety controls in ship’s for which BAE has Care and Custody. This is to include but is not limited to:
- Permits to Work for Lock Off andTag Out, Hot Work, Working at Height and Confined Spaces
- Maintain Tag out database and produce reports as required.
- Inboard connection/disconnection of dockside services required to support ship needs.Including Main switchboard operation.
- Maintain Movement of Weights and Underwater valves and fittings logs whilst ship is docked.
- To undertake shift working in accordance with roster prepared by your supervisor.
- When on shift exercise control over:
- Safe operation of ship systems and equipment post STW
- Safety and security Marine and Weapon Engineering compartments.
- Whole ship fire safety and security.
- Shiphaz/Radhaz.
- Control of watertight integrity.
- Control compartment keys.
Knowledge:
- Maintain in depth knowledge applicable to your discipline and keep abreast of technological initiatives and updates.
- Take responsibility for personal learning and development and for working with line manager to identify opportunities to increase effectiveness.
Skills: (
- Specific skills may vary, but will typically be of the following nature:
- Will handle more complex tasks and may give some guidance to other staff.
- Will have developed knowledge of defined area(s) required which may be technical in nature and apply this to a broad area of responsibility.
- Will work on their own initiative, being guided by procedures rather than supervision.
- Resolves problems and situations encountered with minimal assistance.
- Apply initiative to the identification of solutions and process adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
- Will provide information for monitoring and reporting purposes.
- Will be PC literate, with knowledge of relevant word processing, and other relevant systems
- Excellent practical problem solving skills (PPS)
- Identify opportunities for improvement in processes, working practices and team efficiency, working with other team members to make this happen.
Company: BAE Systems
Location: Portsmouth
Job Description:
Ship Services Technician
10 roles available
£27.84 per hour (Umb rate)
3 months
Portsmouth
To respond to the requirements of the Ship Services Team Manager. Due regard to be given at all times to the provision of a safe working environment and ensuring the health and safety of others who may be affected by your actions.
Typical duties include :
- To develop and maintain a broad knowledge of electro/mechanical systems associated with RN ships so as to ensure safety of personnel and equipment.
- Carry out as directed, electro/ mechanical low level maintenance and equipment keep alive as required by contract specification.
- To assist with implementing the Health and Safety controls in ship’s for which BAE has Care and Custody. This is to include but is not limited to:
- Permits to Work for Lock Off andTag Out, Hot Work, Working at Height and Confined Spaces
- Maintain Tag out database and produce reports as required.
- Inboard connection/disconnection of dockside services required to support ship needs.Including Main switchboard operation.
- Maintain Movement of Weights and Underwater valves and fittings logs whilst ship is docked.
- To undertake shift working in accordance with roster prepared by your supervisor.
- When on shift exercise control over:
- Safe operation of ship systems and equipment post STW
- Safety and security Marine and Weapon Engineering compartments.
- Whole ship fire safety and security.
- Shiphaz/Radhaz.
- Control of watertight integrity.
- Control compartment keys.
Knowledge:
- Maintain in depth knowledge applicable to your discipline and keep abreast of technological initiatives and updates.
- Take responsibility for personal learning and development and for working with line manager to identify opportunities to increase effectiveness.
Skills: (
- Specific skills may vary, but will typically be of the following nature:
- Will handle more complex tasks and may give some guidance to other staff.
- Will have developed knowledge of defined area(s) required which may be technical in nature and apply this to a broad area of responsibility.
- Will work on their own initiative, being guided by procedures rather than supervision.
- Resolves problems and situations encountered with minimal assistance.
- Apply initiative to the identification of solutions and process adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
- Will provide information for monitoring and reporting purposes.
- Will be PC literate, with knowledge of relevant word processing, and other relevant systems
- Excellent practical problem solving skills (PPS)
- Identify opportunities for improvement in processes, working practices and team efficiency, working with other team members to make this happen.
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Posted: May 14th, 2026