Caisson Operative

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Caisson Operative at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

As a Caisson Operative, you’ll be part of a specialist team responsible for the operation and maintenance of critical dockyard infrastructure that enables vessels to safely enter, leave and operate within the dockyard. This is a unique opportunity to develop highly specialised operational skills while working within the defence, engineering and maritime sectors.

Day-to-day, you’ll directly support naval operations, dockyard activities and national defence capabilities. No two days are the same, and you'll gain exposure to a wide range of technical activities, equipment and environments while building a rewarding long-term career with excellent training and development opportunities.

• Operating pump houses, penstocks, caissons and control systems to support docking and undocking activities.
• Monitoring dock and basin water levels, dock conditions and safety systems to ensure safe operations.
• Leading and supporting ship, caisson and gate movements across the dockyard infrastructure.
• Assisting with structural surveys, dock preparations, maintenance activities and refurbishment work on dockyard assets.
• Working safely in confined spaces, at height, around water and in operational dockyard environments.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

• Working within operational, industrial, maritime, engineering or maintenance environments.
• Using hand tools, battery-powered tools or mechanical equipment safely and effectively.
• Following safe systems of work and health and safety procedures.
• Working collaboratively within a team environment whilst also taking responsibility for tasks when required.
• Operating in physically active roles, including outdoor working and challenging environments.

• A willingness and ability to successfully complete all required role-specific training.

• Slinging or lifting operations experience.
• Forklift Truck Operator certification.
• Powerboat qualifications.

The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -  ().

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance…