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SalaryKBS Maritime is a joint venture between KBR and BAE Systems. Established in 2021, we have been created to deliver dedicated services of Hard Facilities Management and Alongside Services at Portsmouth Naval Base in support of the Royal Navy.
We are currently seeking a number of multi skilled Port Operatives to be part of the Alongside Services operations department. This exciting opportunity has daily responsibilities based around supporting the berthing and movement of warships within the Naval Base, as a slinger/signaller and driving various MHE vehicles as required.
The role: You will be involved in all Alongside Services activities including the sailing and receiving of warships from the Royal Navy and foreign navies. This will include preparing a berth, line handling and attaching and removing gangways. More challenging tasks include taking ships through locks and into dry docks and also operating on a Jack Up Barge, lifting vessels from the water and into the Ship Hall for maintenance periods. You will also act as a slinger/signaller and be expected to drive a minimum of 2 types of MHE (FLT, Telehandler, MEWP etc) as well as other vehicles. Training will be provided.
A full UK driving license is essential for this role.
You must hold or be eligible to apply for a full UK Security Clearance
Role Purpose: To be part of the Alongside Services Team, working in a safe and flexible manner.
We require you to:
- Develop and maintain an excellent working knowledge of Alongside Services Operations
- Learn new skills and attend training courses as required ie; gain full competency in manufacturing rigging items, driving new MHE vehicles etc
- To work in a flexible manner by being part of on-call rotas and willing to work occasional overtime to meet the many demands of the business
Role Responsibilities:
As part of the Alongside Services team you will typically be:
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of SHE principles
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach and be willing to learn new skills
- A pro-active team player with a “can do” attitude
- IT literate and familiar with using a smart phone
- Have previously worked as part of a team undertaking high risk operations
- Capable working at height when required
Ideally you will have experience in;
- Operating as part of a of a multi-disciplined team delivering against tight schedules
- Line Handling
- Manufacturing rigging items
- Operating Manual Handling Equipment
- Heavy lift operations as a slinger/signaller
Benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- Training and progression
- On line discounted shopping
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assist Programme with 24/7 confidential helpline, counselling support, legal advice etc
- Discounted gym membership
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
This job summary aims to set out the role and the kind of person we are looking for, but we understand not everyone is a perfect match to a job description, so if you think you can do the job, please apply. We welcome applications from disadvantaged communities, Service veterans and military spouses.
