Fuel Handling Operations Manager

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Job Title: Operations Manager (Fuel Handling)Location: Plymouth, Devon, GB, PL1 4SGCompensation: £ 60,000.00 + BenefitsRole Type: Full time / Permanent Job ID: SF35641The Fuel Handling Department supports the engineering activities for the UKs Nuclear Submarines once they are no longer in service. The Department comprises a team of approximately 120 qualified Engineers and Technicians who plan and undertake all aspectsof submarine nuclear fuel handling and consignment utilising equipment and facilities designed and built to modern Safety Standards.Who we are looking forWe are currently looking for an Operations Manager to lead the team that plans, supports and executes all fuel handling tasks.What will you be doingIn doing so, you will ensure compliance with all the necessary procedures, standards and legislation that govern the processes we use. This is first and foremost a leadership role for which youll have a proven record including personal development of the entireteam. A key feature of this role will be to help the business shape the future de-fuel capability at Devonport. This will consider matters of Engineering Best Practice, generation of optimised, safe and flexible working procedures and processes that will standthe business in good stead for many years. You will act as the department Duly Authorised Person (DAP), setting the expected standard of behaviour for both conventional and nuclear safety and leading by example.The experience youll bring You will need to be degree qualified, Chartered Engineer with membership of an appropriate Institution. Youll have knowledge of either UK civil nuclear or defence regulatory requirements associated with handling nuclear matter on a nuclear licensed site. Youwill have extensive experience of building and managing multidisciplinary teams and be a proven safety leader in an operations environment. Comfortable with taking financial accountability for the departments performance, youll have a good working knowledgeof business and Project management control processes.In this senior a pivotal role, effective management of internal and external stakeholders is an essential attribute.The processes delivered by the Fuel Handling Team are closely linked to the availability and safe use of bespoke nuclear facilities, hence experience in this area would also be beneficial.You must be capable of holding NNPI and Secret Atomic security clearancesWhat a role with Babcock offers * Enhanced employment terms and conditions* Money purchase pension scheme* Life assurance* Share ownership scheme* Occupational health services* Flexible working hours (only non-industrials)* Career opportunities, advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams* Additional benefits may also apply for Management postsAbout Babcock International and DevonportFor more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of theirmost critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.You will be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, Devon. Working at Devonport puts the best of the South West at your fingertips. Amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities - Its why Devon and Cornwall are such a desirable placeto live and work.Comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, Devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. Devonport has also recently been selected asthe base port for the Navys new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. Click here to find out more.Application Guidance: All applications should be made online.We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let usknow and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.Please follow the link when you apply to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants.Closing date: 17/02/2022#LI-POST