At a Glance
- Tasks: Transport military vehicles safely and support their maintenance at our Ashchurch site.
- Company: Join Babcock, a leading global defence organisation making a real impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, pension schemes, health checks, and volunteering days.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; we value inclusivity and support for all.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that supports the UK's defence capability and builds a meaningful career.
- Qualifications: Full UK Driving Licence required; experience in vehicle logistics is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 27007 - 29364 £ per year.
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Compensation: £27,007 - £29,364 + £1,000 Incentive Payment + Overtime + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Help keep critical defence assets moving. At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Driver at Ashchurch, near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
The role:
- Transport vehicles and assets safely across the site
- Load and unload vehicles and equipment in line with operational requirements
- Carry out basic vehicle maintenance checks, including oil and fluid inspections
- Support vehicle storage operations and maintain the condition of assets
- Report faults and maintain accurate records and documentation
This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site at Ashchurch, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Essential experience of the Driver:
- IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
- Strong awareness of health and safety requirements
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt to changing operational requirements
Qualifications for the Driver:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Category C+E Driving Licence (desirable)
- Category H Driving Licence (desirable)
- Material Handling Equipment Operator certification (desirable)
- Experience within vehicle logistics, fleet management or a Ministry of Defence environment (desirable)
- Knowledge of Motor Transport Safety Regulations (desirable)
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain 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 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.
- '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.
Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 29,000 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.
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: 29/09/2026
Driver in Tewkesbury employer: weServed
Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and leadership thrive. With competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of asset management while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in beautiful locations like Bristol, Plymouth, and Helensburgh. Join us to be part of a global team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on national security and public infrastructure.
