Plant Operator – HMNB Clyde Faslane (Full‑time)

About the role

Join Babcock at the brand‑new HMNB Clyde Faslane facility, supporting critical defence infrastructure and radioactive activities. As a Plant Operator you will help ensure safe, compliant operations that protect people, the environment and national security.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out workplace radiation and contamination surveys to maintain safe operating conditions.
• Providing monitoring services for personnel, materials and radioactive waste.
• Supporting waste collection, processing, disposal and radioactive liquid handling.
• Delivering radiation protection briefings and performing decontamination activities.
• Maintaining accurate records to ensure full traceability and regulatory compliance.

Required profile

• Experience in heavy plant operations, preferably within a highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and health & safety compliance.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at height.
• Experience as a slinger/signaller or in similar lifting operations.
• Problem‑solving skills in operational environments.
• Valid UK driving licence; licences for diesel counterbalance vehicles (Category B2/B3) and HGV/LGV Category 2 are advantageous.
• Radiation Safety Practice NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (training available).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance (sole UK national required).

Required skills

• Radiation surveys
• Radioactive waste handling
• Heavy plant operation
• Confined space work
• Lifting operations (slinger/signaller)

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• 10‑day special paid leave for reservists
• Holiday trading – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave