Scaffolding Operative

Helensburgh, GB, G84 8HL

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Scaffolder at HMNB Clyde Faslane, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.

Working in defence, engineering and infrastructure support is about more than a job. It's an opportunity to contribute to critical national operations while developing your skills in a highly specialist environment. As a Scaffolder, you'll support essential maintenance and engineering activities across one of the UK's most important naval sites, helping to ensure operational readiness and safety while building a rewarding long-term career.

The role

As a Scaffolder, you'll be responsible for delivering scaffolding services that enable maintenance, inspection and engineering activities across the Clyde estate. Working alongside skilled engineering teams, you'll play a vital role in supporting planned preventative maintenance, repairs and modifications that keep critical assets operational. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex projects, develop your expertise in advanced scaffolding systems and become part of a team making a meaningful contribution to national defence.

Day-to-day, you’ll be required to:

Carrying out scaffolding operations using tube and fitting systems and recognised scaffold products.

Constructing, modifying and dismantling Cuplock and advanced scaffolding structures.

Supporting engineering teams to deliver planned preventative maintenance and repair activities.

Inspecting and maintaining scaffold installations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance productivity and working practices.

This role is full time, 36 hours per week and is based on site at HMNB Clyde, Faslane. Overtime opportunities are available across a four-day working week and weekends.