Principal Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise, facilitating and recording the completion of PUWER 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; ensuring safe, legal and compliant operation of work equipment.
• Working with a small team of 5 members and liaising with stakeholders such as site engineering, site authority, maintenance and production.
• Opportunity to work with bespoke equipment, to influence decisions, suggest improvements and implement changes.

• Experience in Electrical/Mechanical role.
• Previous experience of PUWER.
• Experience interpreting technical information and drawings.
• Good understanding of engineering standards.
• Maintenance background.

• NEBOSH certified.

• Inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential.
• Recruitment processes are inclusive and offer reasonable adjustments for disabilities.
• Relocation support packages across all Submarines roles (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Salary from £42,215 depending on skills and experience.
• Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentive.

• Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions; factors such as nationality, place of birth and prior nationalities may restrict eligibility.
• All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher levels of National Security Vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.