Production Hub Lead - Submarine Deep Maintenance

About the role

Babcock is looking for a Production Hub Lead to lead a large team of specialist technicians at its Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth, Devon. You will bring pipe and reactor technician resources together in a central production hub to support submarine deep maintenance across decommissioned, current and future submarine classes, helping shape the future of the UK's submarine programme. The role is full time, 35 hours per week and based on site.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the production hub so that skilled resources are deployed effectively to support programme delivery.
• Chair planning and look-ahead meetings with stakeholders to set priorities and keep delivery schedules on track.
• Work with production and capability teams to build workforce competence, skills and succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, productivity, efficiency and cost performance.
• Build strong relationships with project teams and production managers, giving regular updates and managing resource priorities.

Required profile

• Experience leading or managing teams with varying levels of technical experience.
• Experience in a mechanical or electrical engineering, manufacturing, production or maintenance environment, preferably in Defence or Commercial Marine.
• Proven ability to coordinate resources and prioritise work to meet operational objectives.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment and working with multiple stakeholders across a complex organisation.
• Demonstrable success in driving performance improvement and developing people.
• HNC qualification or equivalent technical qualification; ISOH Managing Safely.
• Must be a sole UK National able to obtain and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance.

What we offer

• Salary of £57,300 to £71,600 depending on experience, plus benefits.
• Generous holiday allowance and matched contribution pension with life assurance.
• Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+, and an employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal, payment of professional fees and 10 days special paid leave for reservists.
• Holiday trading and a Be Kind Day of paid leave for volunteering.
• Development opportunities and an employee assistance programme.