Job Title
Workshop Instructor
Location
Chippenham, Wiltshire
Compensation
£37,111 - £39,679 Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role Type
Full time / Permanent
Role ID
SF69647
Overview
Help develop the next generation of skilled technicians. At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a General Technical Workshop Instructor at MOD Lyneham, near Swindon, Wiltshire.
The Role
In this training role, you’ll use your technical background to deliver high quality instruction, develop and update course materials, and support learners as they build the skills needed to work confidently across a range of military equipment. You’ll assess trainee progress through written and practical evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and help guide their development through coaching, mentoring, and targeted interventions.
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver workshop training modules including lesson planning and creation of teaching materials
- Deliver engaging training using technology enhanced learning where appropriate
- Assess trainee progress through written exams, practical assessments and ongoing evaluation
- Supervise trainees, maintain safe working practices and support learner development through coaching and guidance
- Maintain accurate learner records, documentation and audit ready files in line with MOD and Babcock requirements
Essential Experience
- Experience of CNC machining, turning and milling
- Proven experience in a relevant working environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook packages (Computer literate)
Qualifications
- A manufacturing related apprenticeship and/or qualification to a recognised Level 3, preferably in CNC machining, turning and/or milling
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. Eligibility 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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.
Benefits
- 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. 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
Equal Employment 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.
Closing Date
30/06/2026
