Fixed Term
LOLER Engineer
Engineering
Helensburgh
About the Role
Salary: £25,000 – £30,500 (based on 22 hours per week)
Contract: 12 - month FTC
Hours: 22 hours per week (2.5 days, flexible Monday – Friday)
Location: Faslane, Helensburgh
We’re looking for a qualified LOLER Engineer to join our team at Faslane on a part-time, fixed-term basis. Working closely with the Lead LOLER Engineer and the Waterfront Engineering Department, you’ll play a key role in supporting Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy customers by ensuring the safe and compliant operation of weapon system lifting equipment.
This is a hands-on engineering role where your expertise will directly support operational readiness and safety across a high-security defence environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work for the Waterfront Associate Manager (WAM), conduct tasks for the initial and ongoing compliance of Weapon System lifting equipment which requires Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) certification.
2. Provide advice on equipment configuration and manufacture from a compliance aspect.
3. Attend required facility training and Weapon System training as assigned and directed by a personal training profile.
4. Assist sections with equipment upgrade implementation as required.
5. Provide technical consultancy, assessment, advice, and support to line management, MOD, and other stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met.
6. Responsibility for maintaining a working knowledge and understanding of approved Trident documentation, mandatory Health and Safety legislation, acceptance standards and directives to ensure compliance with the Trident Programme and company requirements.
7. Deliver technical training, primarily on the maintenance of SSE.
The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found
Required skills, qualifications and experience
8. LEEA-accredited certification, such as “Lifting Equipment General”, with experience in initial and periodic inspection standards
9. HND or equivalent in Engineering/STEM discipline, or relevant practical experience
10. Strong ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings
11. Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office
12. Practical experience with Weapon System equipment, particularly Surface Support Equipment (SSE) used at Faslane and Coulport
Job Reference Number
17991BR
Employee Type
Part Time
Duration
12
Hours Per Week
22
Working Schedule
Standard Hours
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
DV
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
13. Private Medical Insurance
14. Competitive Pension
15. Dental
16. Critical Illness
17. Life Assurance
18. Travel Insurance
19. Employee discounts for top high street shops
20. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
21. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
22. Reimbursement for a professional membership
23. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin UK – Strategic Systems (LMUK SS) is the single contractor providing specialist Waterfront In-Service Support to one of the Royal Navy's Submarine Programs. The company provides the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with safe, efficient and responsive support. LMUK SS, as part of the ABL Alliance with AWE and Babcock, is also responsible for the management of operations at RNAD Coulport. Looking to the future, LMUK SS supports the joint US and UK submarine design efforts.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
Job Expires
12/12/2025
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