At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and repair communication systems for defence operations.
- Company: Join Babcock, a leader in creating a safe and secure world.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension scheme, health support, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Work in a safety-focused team with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence by keeping vital communication systems operational.
- Qualifications: Must be 21+, fit for manual tasks, and have a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 28296 - 28296 £ per year.
Help keep vital defence systems connected and mission-ready. At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Communications Technician at Bovington, near Wareham, Dorset.
The role involves supporting defence operations by ensuring critical communication systems are reliable, maintained, and ready for use. Working as part of a skilled team, you’ll inspect, diagnose, and repair communications equipment used within armoured fighting vehicles, helping to keep essential assets operational.
Day-to-day, you’ll be required to:
- Inspect and test communications equipment, accurately recording findings and work requirements
- Carry out Level 1 repairs in line with approved procedures and high-quality standards
- Identify faults, order spare parts, and prepare equipment for further repair when required
- Respond to communication equipment breakdowns, both during working hours and on a rostered basis
The role is based onsite at Bovington, with set working times of Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30 and Friday 08:00 to 15:00, totalling 39 hours per week.
Essential experience:
- Be aged 21 or over (vehicle insurance requirement)
- Be physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks
- Have a practical, hands-on approach to technical work
- Demonstrate reliability and attention to detail
- Work effectively as part of a team in a safety-focused environment
Qualifications:
- Full UK Category B driving licence
- Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many 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.
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
Communications Technician employer: weServed
At Babcock, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and safety. As a Communications Technician in Wareham, you will benefit from a generous holiday allowance, a matched contribution pension scheme, and access to health and wellness resources, all while contributing to vital defence operations in a role that promises meaningful career growth and development opportunities.
