Job Title: Defence Vehicle Operations Technician
Location: Wareham, Dorset
Compensation: £26,171.04 + Overtime + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF67404
Drive the Mission Forward – Become a Key Player in Defence Engineering
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Defence Vehicle Operations Technician at Bovington, near Wareham, Dorset.
The role
As an Defence Vehicle Operations Technician, you’ll be at the heart of our defence operations, supporting the British Army’s training and readiness by operating and maintaining advanced armoured fighting vehicles. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll contribute directly to national security and gain unparalleled experience in defence engineering. Whether you’re navigating terrain or supporting live training exercises, you’ll be part of a team that values precision, resilience, and technical excellence.
Day-to-day you’ll be required to:
- Operate armoured fighting vehicles in support of British Army training exercises.
- Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
- Support instructors and training staff during live and simulated operations.
- Ensure all vehicle operations comply with safety and operational standards.
- Collaborate with military personnel and Babcock teams to deliver seamless support.
Please note that this position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.
This is a full-time role, working 39 hours per week based at Bovington. Set working times are Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend support required.
Essential experience of the Defence Vehicle Operations Technician:
- Experience operating or maintaining military vehicles or heavy machinery.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols in high-risk environments.
- Ability to work effectively in a team under pressure.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and procedures.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications for the Defence Vehicle Operations Technician:
- Full UK driving licence
- Aged 21 and above due to licencing restrictions
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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (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 share scheme
- 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
- Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
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: 24/09/2025