Ancillary – Labourer
// Role Summary
Operate essential plant machinery, including forklifts and lifting equipment, to support critical defence manufacturing processes. This full-time, on-site role offers overtime opportunities and career progression within BAE Systems.
// Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts, cranes, and other lifting equipment.
- Perform loading, unloading, and preparation of items for processing.
- Conduct on-site maintenance and repairs of LEV systems.
- Requires a full UK driving license and ability to work at height.
- Opportunities for progression and technical training provided.
- Role based in Barrow-in-Furness with shift work and overtime available.
// Role Specification
Ancillary – Labourer
Join BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness as an Ancillary Labourer, a full-time, on-site role involving crucial support for defence manufacturing. You will be responsible for the safe operation of plant machinery and assisting with vital processing tasks.
Core Duties:
- Safely operate forklifts to move loads to and from facilities.
- Prepare jobs for processing, ensuring readiness for blast chamber loading.
- Utilize all lifting equipment and accessories in line with manufacturer guidance and lift plans.
- Position and move loads using cranes or portable lifting equipment.
- Load and unload items into the blast chamber.
- Identify and report any damaged equipment.
- Carry out filter extraction work (LEV) ensuring thorough cleaning and decontamination.
- Operate a mobile workshop vehicle for on-site LEV maintenance and repairs.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Capability to work at height.
- Proficiency in working both independently and as part of a small team.
- Full UK driving license.
- LEV experience is advantageous.
The Plant Maintenance Team:
This role offers exciting prospects for career progression, including the potential to develop into leadership responsibilities. You will receive comprehensive training in filter-related work, acquiring valuable technical skills. The position provides broad exposure to various business areas across the BAE site, leading to a well-rounded understanding of operations.
Why BAE Systems?
Build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities at BAE Systems. We foster lifelong learning and meaningful work in a supportive environment. You'll be recognised for your contributions and benefit from rewards tailored to your needs, along with support for your financial and personal wellbeing. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Fulltime onsite shiftwork (overtime available on nightshift)
Salary: £33,807 + shift allowance
Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet minimum security vetting standards (Baseline Personnel Security Standard), and higher levels may require significant UK residency.
Closing Date: 17th June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.