Production Support Operative

About the role

Babcock is hiring a Production Support Operative at Devonport Royal Dockyard, near Plymouth, Devon. The role sits at the heart of keeping one of the UK's most critical defence sites running, supporting engineering and nuclear operations so that submarines and naval assets stay mission ready. It is a full-time, permanent position of 35 hours per week, based on site.

Key responsibilities

• Use specialist cleaning chemicals and equipment to maintain plant and facilities
• Clean and decontaminate sensitive areas across the site
• Operate industrial cleaning machinery safely and efficiently
• Follow strict health and safety protocols at all times

Required profile

• Willingness to work at height and in confined spaces
• Positive attitude towards health and safety, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow detailed procedures
• Must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance; some roles are also subject to trade control restrictions

Required skills

• Full clean UK driving licence
• Counterbalance FLT licence is desirable, but training will be provided
• MEWP operator certification or willingness to train

What we offer

• Pay of £23,200 - £24,900 plus benefits
• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee shopping savings portal and payment of professional fees
• Holiday trading and a paid day off for volunteering ('Be Kind Day')