At a Glance
- Tasks: Train the next generation of armoured vehicle operators and maintainers in a rewarding environment.
- Company: Join Babcock, a global leader in defence and engineering.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, matched pension scheme, and health consultations.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while developing military skills.
- Qualifications: Previous military instructor experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 41599 - 41599 £ per year.
Location: Wareham, Dorset
Compensation: £41,599 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Train the next generation of armoured vehicle operators and maintainers.
At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Defence Trainer at Bovington, near Wareham, Dorset.
The role involves delivering specialist instruction on the driving, maintenance, and operation of armoured fighting vehicles, helping to develop the skills and capability of military personnel. This is a unique opportunity to utilise your military experience in a rewarding training environment where you'll play a direct role in supporting operational readiness and national security.
Working as part of a close-knit team of experienced trainers, you'll provide high-quality instruction, assess student performance, and ensure trainees achieve the standards required to operate complex military vehicles safely and effectively.
Day-to-day, you will be:
- Delivering training and instruction on current and future armoured fighting vehicles and associated training equipment.
- Assessing students throughout courses and preparing them to achieve the required test standards.
- Maintaining student records, training documentation, and course administration requirements.
- Producing course reports, statistics, and returns while ensuring training records remain accurate and up to date.
- Liaising with military stakeholders and management teams to support the continuous delivery and development of training programmes.
This role is full time, 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with a one-hour lunch break, and is based on site at Bovington.
Essential experience of the Defence Trainer:
- Previous military instructor experience with a proven training or teaching background.
- Experience delivering structured training and coaching individuals to achieve required standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational and administrative skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications for the Defence Trainer:
- Instructor Qualification from ARMCEN at either Schools Instructor (SI) or Regimental Instructor (RI) level with a recommendation to serve.
- Qualified on Armoured Fighting Vehicles with H licence tracked capability.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
What we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
- Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
- 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 21/08/2026
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