Managing Appointed Person - Lifting in Portsmouth

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area: Service Delivery

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

Salary: £47,988

What you will be doing:

• You will assist with the Heavy lifting requirement for all lifting services within Portsmouth Naval Base.
• Managing a team of Port Operatives and Heavy Lift staff.
• Daily management of all logistical jetty support functions working closely with Lot providers.
• Organising and attending daily planning on site or ship meetings, providing detailed Heavy lift/slinging support, inclusive of lift planning and Mechanical Handling functions in line with KBS Maritime contractual obligations.
• Jetty management in keeping areas of the jetty that are applicable to the lifting/slinging operations safe and organised at all times to maximise operational ability and deliver on time.

This role includes an on-call rota and overtime to support operational demands.

What you will bring:

• Experience with leading and motivating teams.
• An extensive background and understanding of heavy lift services, mechanical handling and slinging from a managerial perspective.
• A thorough understanding of Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operation Regulations and a working knowledge of British Standards in lifting.
• An understanding of conducting safety inspections and investigations into SHE related incidents.
• A knowledge of Cranes, FAFM and Asset Management Principles.
• IOSH/NEBOSH accreditation would be an advantage, but is not essential.

You’ll get:

• A competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period.
• Early finish on a Friday.
• Discretionary company bonus scheme.
• Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or the employee can increase their contribution to 6% and company contribution 8%.
• Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s).
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Group income protection.
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable).
• Free parking onsite.
• Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development.
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme).
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services.
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard.

Application process:

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of 30th April 2026.

Background checks & security:

Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre-employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team.

About us:

At KBS Maritime, we’re not just another company – we’re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy. With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that’s unlike any other. By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK’s National Defence and Security. But it’s not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed. KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief. We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please contact the recruitment team.