Slinger Lifting Operative

Slinger (Lifting Operative)

Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth

Temporary to Permanent

Are you an experienced Slinger with valid qualifications? Ready for your next opportunity?

gap personnel Exeter is recruiting multiple Slingers to join a leading Engineering Services provider supporting the Defence, Security, Nuclear, and Emergency Services sectors at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth

You’ll be part of a highly respected team working on critical UK infrastructure projects. You’ll need to work with integrity, follow company policies, and maintain the highest standards of health and safety.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out slinging operations on Fleet Time & Upkeep projects in Warships & Submarine Business Units
• Setting up safe exclusion zones for lifting operations
• Producing basic lift and fleeting plans
• Inspecting lifting equipment and quarantining any non-conforming items
• Supporting additional engineering projects as needed

What we're looking for:

• At least 2 years of prior Slinging experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Available immediately

Must hold one of the following certifications:

• NVQ2 Moving of Loads
• NPORS402 Slinger Signaller
• CPCS A40 / Blue
• OPITO

Pay & Hours:

• £19.45ph, paid weekly
• Monday to Thursday (0730am – 1530pm) & Friday 0730am – 1230pm
• 35hours per week

Successful candidates we be a pro-active team worker, liaising and co-operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business. Abide by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.

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