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Crane Operator

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £19.40 - 33.40 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Slingers / Riggers

Facilities Coordinator

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £24.05 - 28.11 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Safety
  • BAE Systems

Slinger

  • Govan, Glasgow City, Scotland
  • Contract
  • £16.47 - 28.34 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Slingers / Riggers

Principal Structural Engineer

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £70.87 - 70.87 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Structural Engineering

Senior Commercial Manager

  • Flexible Working
  • Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
  • Contract
  • £72.61 - 85.65 per hour + 1 DAY A WEEK ON SITE
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Engineering
  • BAE Systems

Electrical Engineer Power and Propulsion

  • Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
  • Contract
  • £46.90 - 46.90 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineer Power and Propulsion

  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
  • Contract
  • £46.90 - 46.90 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Electrical Engineering

Principal Engineer - Support Engineering (Maintenance Design)

  • Flexible Working
  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £53.73 - 72.54 per hour + Inside IR35
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • BAE Systems

Mechanical Fitter

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £19.45 - 25.62 per hour + Travel Allowance
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineer

  • Bristol, England
  • Contract
  • £48 - 65 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineer

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £48 - 65 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineer - HV protection

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £53 - 65 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Electrical Engineering

Sheet Metal Worker

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £19.40 - 33.80 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Sheet Metal
  • BAE Systems

Welder

  • Barrow, Suffolk, England
  • Contract
  • £19.40 - 49.48 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Welding
  • BAE Systems

Steelworker

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £19.40 - 33.80 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Steel Working
  • BAE Systems

Caulker

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £19.40 - 31.28 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Caulking
  • BAE Systems

Electrician

  • Barrow, Suffolk, England
  • Contract
  • Market related
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Electrical
  • BAE Systems

Electricians Mate/cable puller

  • Govan, Glasgow City, Scotland
  • Contract
  • £16.47 - 21.91 per year
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Electrical

Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power) - V0259

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £81.05 - 81.05 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Electrical Engineering
  • BAE Systems

Detail Design Technical Lead

  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
  • Contract
  • £45.76 - 45.76 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Design Engineering

Internal Sales Administrator

  • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
  • Contract
  • £15 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Administration

Senior Designer - Electrical

  • Flexible Working
  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Design Engineering
  • BAE Systems

Plater

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £19.40 - 33.80 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Steel Working

Principal Mechanical Process Engineer

  • Flexible Working
  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £71 - 87 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Mechanical Engineering

Steelworker

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £19.40 - 33.80 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Steel Working

Ship Structures Engineer

  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
  • Contract
  • £47.12 - 47.12 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Structural Analysis

Mechanical Fitter

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £19.40 - 27.40 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Mechanical Fitting

Welder

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £19.45 - 25.62 per hour + Travel Allowance
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Welding

Mechanical Process Design Manager

  • Flexible Working
  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £71 - 87 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Mechanical Engineering

Plumber/Pipefitter

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £19.40 - 33.36 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Pipefitting

Slingers

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £19.45 - 23.40 per hour + Radius Allowance
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Slingers / Riggers

Mechanical Fitter

  • Govan, Glasgow City, Scotland
  • Contract
  • £19.40 - 35.62 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Mechanical Fitting
  • BAE Systems

Sheet Metal Worker

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
  • Contract
  • £19.40 - 40.55 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Sheet Metal

CNC Machinist

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £19.45 - 24.71 per hour + Radius Allowance & shift uplift
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Aerospace Manufacturing
  • Morson Forces

Fabricator

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £19.45 - 24.69 per hour + Radius Allowance
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Fabricating / Plating
Posted 20 May 2025
Job ref: 243075CH3

Crane Operator

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Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England

Crane Operators – BAE Systems (Barrow-in-Furness)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Job Type: 12 Month Contract
Salary: Full rate card available on request

Build the future of naval defence with BAE Systems.
We are looking for skilled and safety-conscious Crane Operators to join our growing team for BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness – home of the UK’s submarine design and build capability.

About the Role:
As a Crane Operator, you will play a vital role in the safe and efficient movement of heavy and high-value components during the construction of next-generation submarines. Working as part of a highly experienced logistics and operations team, you will help ensure that our build and assembly processes remain precise and uninterrupted.

Key Responsibilities:
Operate overhead gantry cranes, mobile cranes, and other lifting equipment in accordance with site safety procedures and lifting plans.

Handle and move large structural sections, machinery, and classified equipment with care and accuracy.

Perform daily equipment checks and report faults or maintenance needs promptly.

Work collaboratively with riggers, slingers, and supervisory teams to coordinate complex lifts.

Follow strict health, safety, and environmental regulations, contributing to a culture of zero harm.

Essential Criteria:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Lifting Operations (or demonstrable relevant experience).

Valid CPCS or NPORS certification for crane operation.

Proven experience operating cranes in an industrial or construction environment.

Strong understanding of lifting operations and safety protocols.

Desirable:
Experience in a marine, shipbuilding, or defence environment.

Additional certifications in slinging/signalling or other plant operation.

Why Join BAE Systems?
Be part of a world-class defence programme building the Royal Navy’s submarines.

Apply today by calling 0161 707 1516 or emailing marinetrades@morson.com with your CV and certificates and become part of a team!