Overview
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Lead the Future of Safer Lifting Operations. At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Lifting Operations Manager at Clyde, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.
Job Title: Lifting Operations Manager
Location: Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute
Compensation: £52,000 - £60,076
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF67498
Role
As a Lifting Operations Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the safe execution of all LOLER related operations across Babcock Clyde and its subcontractors. This is a pivotal role where your leadership and technical expertise will directly contribute to the safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement of operations supporting national defence.
Responsibilities
* Ensuring safe management of lifting operations in line with LOLER and BS 7121 standards.
* Supporting the Lifting Services Lead in defining competencies and driving cultural improvement.
* Providing expert advice to teams planning and executing lifting operations.
* Assisting the Lifting Services Lead by providing SME advice for site wide LOLER policy and procedures.
* Leading and developing a team of Lifting Operations Appointed Persons to meet safety, cost, schedule, and quality targets.
* Managing the Lifting Operations Appointment process and providing auditing governance for these procedures.
You'll be working 36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, based on-site at Clyde. Travel to other Babcock and customer sites may be expected.
Essential Experience
* In-depth knowledge of lifting legislation and BS 7121 standards.
* IOSH and/or NEBOSH certified.
* Experience in nuclear sector safety principles.
* Proven leadership and people management skills.
* Strong incident investigation and report writing capabilities.
Qualifications
* Relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH).
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What We Offer
* 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 share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading allows buying or selling additional leave (annual window Feb–March)
* “Be Kind Day”—one paid day for volunteering
* Development opportunities and wellbeing benefits including an employee assistance programme
Babcock International
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re committed to an inclusive culture and flexible working options.
Closing date: 07/10/2025
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