Ancillary – Labourer

Job Title: Ancillary – Labourer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Fulltime onsite shiftwork (overtime available on nightshift)

Salary: £33,807 + shift allowance

Who we are: 

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

Your role involves safely operating forklifts to move loads, preparing jobs for processing, and identifying and reporting any damaged equipment. You will be responsible for using lifting equipment in line with safety standards and lift plans, positioning loads with cranes or portable equipment, and loading/unloading items into the blast chamber. The position also includes mobile workshop duties, working on-site to maintain and repair LEV systems.

Core duties:

• Carrying out filter extraction work (LEV) while ensuring all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and free from contaminants
• Safely moving loads to and from facilities, using a forklift
• Safely using all lifting equipment and accessories in accordance with manufacturers guidance and the lift plan
• Positioning of moving and lifting equipment and loads using cranes or portable lifting equipment
• Ensuring the job is ready to go into process
• Identifying and recording damaged equipment
• Loading and unloading items into the blast chamber
• Operating a mobile workshop vehicle to carry out on-site LEV maintenance and repairs

Essential Skills:

• Ability to work in a confined space
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work at height
• Working alone and as a small team
• Full UK driving license
• LEV experience would be advantageous

The Plant Maintenance Team:

This role offers opportunities for progression, including the chance to take on leadership responsibilities and develop into a team-leading position. You will receive training in filter-related work, gaining valuable technical skills, while also benefiting from broad exposure to different areas of the business. Working across the entire BAE site, the position provides varied experience and the opportunity to build a well-rounded understanding of operations.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 17th June 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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