Advanced Scaffolder / Inspector
Clyde, Faslane
Salary £30,256

About the role

Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit an advanced Scaffolder / Inspector to provide scaffolding support, including scaffolding inspection across HMNB Clyde sites, supporting both Estates and Submarines.

You will lead in scaffolding operations, both tube and fitting and recognise system scaffold products, and scaffolding inspections in which you will have been trained and assessed.

You will provide Essential Inspection and Tagging duties to Clyde Scaffolding structures and maintain registers for HSE requirements.

What do I need to do the role?

You will be a subject matter expert, qualified CISRS Advanced Scaffold Inspector and CISRS Gold Card holder with extensive scaffolding, rigging, tube and fitting and inspection experience working within a marine, engineering or large complex structure environment.

You will have previous leadership / team management experience, scaffolding and inspection experience working on ships or submarines would be advantageous.

You will be able to work on your own initiative and are solutions driven. You will also be able to interpret work instructions/drawings and perform the work on time to quality of standards expected when erecting, maintaining or altering and inspecting scaffolding.

What else do I need to know?

This role is based at HM Naval Base Clyde, located 6 miles north of Helensburgh in the West of Scotland. We are well placed for commuter links to Glasgow and the wider region, with easy access for car and public transport.

Although based at Clyde, there may be minimal support required for our Coulport site.

The shift pattern for this role is 8:05 - 16:45 Monday to Thursday and Friday 8:05 - 12:05 (36 hours in total) with overtime opportunities: evenings (time and a half) and weekends (double time).

You will need to be flexible as you may be asked to work occasional overtime.

About Babcock International

For more than a century, Babcock, the Defence and Aerospace Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure, and specialist training.

We are committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You will benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here.

Application Guidance

If you are currently employed by Babcock/Cavendish Nuclear please let your line manager know that you're applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role.

Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Closing date: 29/07/2019

Job Reference: 26583