Production Support Operative

Job Title: Production Support Operative
Vacancies: 20 Plus
Location: Rosyth, Dunfermline
Compensation: £23,982 starting salary, progressing thereafter with training
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF56059

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 Production Support Operative at our Rosyth site.

The role

As a Production Support Operative, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary.

Day to day, you'll conduct a wide range of activities to support the facilitation of production activities, for example; material handling, forklift truck driving, stores activities, kit inspection, grinding, cable pulling etc. The position is diverse in nature, with clear progression routes, which may include opportunities for some to become a fully qualified Trades Person in the future. PSO skills may be wide ranging, and training will be conducted in line with the business needs.

This role is based within our Marine Engineering & Systems business area.

Initially each PSO will receive a minimum 5-week training programme, delivered in partnership with Fife College, to provide the appropriate skills and knowledge required to support you in your role. A clear grading structure is available thereafter.

Shift working and overtime may be required as part of the role and will be in accordance with the business requirements. To note; this position may involve working at height and in confined spaces.

At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, you'll continually develop your knowledge and expertise.

This role is full time and will be based at Rosyth.

Essential experience of the Production Support Operative:

• All training will be provided, so experience of manufacturing/ operations is not mandatory.
• You may have experience in; transport/ driving, safety, manufacturing, fabrication, welding, access, assembly, stores, slinging, or cranes - any of which are desirable but not essential.
• Driving licence is desirable but not essential.
• We are looking for attitudes and behaviours in line with our Company Purpose and Principles.
• Competent teamworking, communication, time management, prioritisation, organisational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications for Production Support Operative:

We value differences and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve 'SC' Security Check.

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
• 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 most employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• '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.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

If you have any issues with the online application process, please email and one of our advisors will give you a call back to assist you further.

Babcock is also working collaboratively to support an Employability Project developed by Kingdom Works and Fife Council, to provide 'pre-employment' guidance and support. Support is available which includes advice on completing online application forms or even the opportunity to join a unique pre-employment training programme, to support applications. If you are not currently in education, employment, or training, please seek further guidance and support with your application telephone 01592 631991.