Principal Operations Engineer – Site & Facilities

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Operations Engineer – Site & Facilities

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Salary: From £38,734 – depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:  

·        Providing technical expertise, facilitating and recording the completion of PUWER (Provision Use Work Equipment Regulations) assessments on workshop equipment, Mobile plant (FLT’s, MWEPs, Pallet Trucks, etc.), all types of cranes and electric hoists, roller shutter doors, cantilever gates and barriers, radiological, robotic, bespoke development work equipment, etc.

·        Possess sound working knowledge of all Health and Safety regulations and relevant engineering standards and machinery directive

·        Providing timely and consistent PUWER information, advice and governance to support department Managers across site to support the safe, legal, and compliant operation of work equipment

·        Delivering PUWER awareness training to all levels of the organisation to confirm a clear understanding of compliance, legalisation and Company policy

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

·        Trade background – preferably within engineering

·        HNC qualification or time served in relevant discipline

·        Good understanding of engineering standards

·        Experience of interpreting technical information and drawings

Desirable

·        NEBOSH certified

·        Previous experience of PUWER

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The PUWER team:

You will be joining a small team of 4 members and have an opportunity to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and wide range of other teams within the business such as site engineering, site authority as well as maintenance and production. The role provides an opportunity to work with some bespoke equipment and you will be able to influence decisions, suggest improvements and implement changes. Your success with be recognised by the management, enabling career development and exciting progression opportunities.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 4th December 2023

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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