Senior Operations Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Operations Engineer – Machine Safety

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £37,091 depending on experience

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.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be providing technical support for PUWER (Provision Use Work Equipment Regulations) assessments across the workshop and operational equipment
• You will be supporting with assessments for our mobile plant, including – cranes, hoists, gates, barriers and specialist machinery
• You will be responsible for maintaining knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, engineering standards and machinery directives
• You will be delivering consistent PUWER guidance and governance to department managers across site
• You will be supporting with the safe, legal, and compliant operation of work equipment

Essential skills:

• You’ll have gained prior experience within an Electrical/Mechanical role within a wider machining environment
• You’ll be able to interpret technical information, drawings and specifications accurately and effectively

• You’ll be working towards a NEBOSH certified or be willing to gain it further

The PUWER Team:

You will be joining a small team of 4 members and have an opportunity to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and wide range of other teams within the business such as site engineering, site authority as well as maintenance and production teams. Your role provides an opportunity to work with bespoke equipment and you will be able to influence and implement changes. The role offers fantastic career development and exciting progression opportunities. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

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.

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: 16th June 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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