At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and operate Armoured Fighting Vehicles in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Babcock, a leader in creating a safe and secure world.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension scheme, health checks, and volunteering days.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a supportive team.
- 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 27471 - 27471 £ per year.
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Vehicle Maintenance Operative at our Bovington, Dorset site.
The role
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, you’ll have the following responsibilities:
- Perform Level 1 maintenance and repairs to vehicle-specific standards, following authorised procedures where training is provided.
- Safely operate vehicles on public roads and off-road, day and night.
- Conduct preparatory tasks including minor repairs, cleaning, painting, and refuelling.
- Manage collection and delivery of vehicle platforms as required.
- Support usage tracking and routine checks of stores and equipment.
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 for the Vehicle Maintenance Operative:
- 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. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at www.gov.uk.
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 is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
- ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
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At Babcock, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to national security while developing your skills as a Vehicle Maintenance Operative. Located in the picturesque Bovington, Dorset, our team enjoys generous benefits including a matched pension scheme, health consultations, and unique opportunities for personal growth through initiatives like 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and fosters professional development.
