At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and operate Armoured Fighting Vehicles in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading company committed to inclusivity and support.
- Benefits: Enjoy a matched pension scheme, health checks, and paid volunteering days.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with unique vehicles and technology.
- Qualifications: Must be 21+, have a full UK driving licence, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As a Vehicle Maintenance Operative, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be maintaining, operating, and driving Armoured Fighting Vehicles and other specialist platforms, delivering critical support to the Contract in a dynamic and high-impact environment.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Perform Level 1 maintenance and repairs to vehicle-specific standards, following authorised procedures where training is provided.
- Conduct preparatory tasks including minor repairs, cleaning, painting, and refuelling.
- Support usage tracking and routine checks of stores and equipment.
- Manage collection and delivery of vehicle platforms as required.
- Safely operate vehicles on public roads and off-road, day and night.
This role is full time working 39 hours per week and is based on site at Bovington, Dorset.
Essential experience of the Vehicle Maintenance Operative:
- Strong communicator, confident in representing the department during meetings and site visits.
- Manual handling and physical working.
- Must be 21 or older due to licensing requirements.
Qualifications:
- Full manual UK Driving Licence.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions.
What we offer:
- 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 sell up to one working week of annual leave from their 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.
Equal Opportunity:
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.
Vehicle Maintenance Operative in Wareham employer: Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.
Babcock International is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for Vehicle Maintenance Operatives to work with Armoured Fighting Vehicles in a dynamic environment at our Bovington site in Dorset. We pride ourselves on a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being, providing benefits such as a matched contribution pension scheme, access to health consultations, and opportunities for professional development. Our commitment to inclusivity and flexible working arrangements ensures that every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
Contact Details:
Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA. Recruitment Team
