Temporary Supervisor - Lifting

Job Title\: Temporary Supervisor - Lifting

Location\: Govan - Onsite

Grade\: GG10

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Who we are\:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description\:

Responsible for leading, coaching and developing a Lifting Operations team of up to 14 employees, driving high performance and ensuring the safe, efficient and effective delivery of Lifting and Fleeting activities. Your role is accountable for promoting a strong culture of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE), quality and continuous improvement, while developing team capability and supporting the achievement of operational goals.You will lead activities involving lifting, fleeting, jacking & skating, working at height, hazardous substances, heavy plant and machinery, outdoor operations and high-noise areas.

Core Duties\:

• Champion a positive Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) culture, ensuring compliance with all safety requirements, risk assessments and operational controls.
• Lead and coordinate daily Lifting and fleeting activities against details lift requests and lift plans, monitoring progress, schedule performance (CPI/SPI) and key milestones to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce non-conformances, improve quality, increase efficiency and enhance overall operational performance.
• Maintain effective control of lift team resources and overhead expenditure, including tools, consumables, waste, sickness and absence.
• Provide leadership, coaching and supervision of a team of up to 14 employees, supporting performance, engagement, attendance and career development.

Essential Skills\:

• Extensive knowledge of SHE legislation, LOLER regulations, Working at Height, Confined Space, Manual Handling and BS 7121 with a proven ability to drive a strong safety culture within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading teams in Lifting & Fleeting environment, delivering operational performance through effective leadership, coaching and workforce engagement.
• Strong understanding of PI SHE 12349 Management of Lifting Operation processes, quality standards and continuous improvement tools, with the ability to drive efficiency and reduce non-conformance.
• Relevant supervisory or lifting operations qualification (SVQ Level 3 or equivalent), supported by post-apprenticeship trade experience, CPCS certification and knowledge of lifting management systems such as EPAL.

The Lifting & Fleeting Team\:

You will be joining a team with a drive and focus on the safe lifting and fleeting operations, playing a key role in delivering a first class service for the Type -26 within Naval Ships. As the programme continues you will contribute and supervise the team to achieving the goal zero accidents and incidents with no lost time incidents as you support all aspects of the ships construction programme.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 6th November 2026

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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