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Job Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Defence TrainerLocation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wareham, DorsetCompensation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Competitive Salary + BenefitsRole Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full time / Permanent Role ID:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SF68812Shape the future of armoured vehicle operationsAt Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Defence Trainer at Bovington, near Wareham, Dorset.The roleAs a Defence Trainer, you’ll deliver specialist training and instruction in Driving and Maintenance (D&amp;M) on armoured vehicles, ensuring students are equipped with the skills and confidence to operate and maintain critical defence assets. This is a role where your expertise will directly contribute to operational readiness and national security, while offering you the chance to develop your teaching skills and progress your career in a dynamic environment.Day-to-day you’ll be required to:<ul type="disc"><li>Train and instruct students on current and future armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) and associated training media and equipment</li><li>Deliver courses covering driving, maintenance, and command of AFVs, ensuring students reach test standard.</li><li>Maintain Student Admin Booklets (SAB) and submit course statistics, reports, and returns as required.</li><li>Report faults on Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Government Fixtures and Fittings (GFF) used during training.</li><li>Liaise with the Authority and Group Management on course content and updates.</li></ul>This role is full time, 40 hours per week and is based on site at Bovington.Essential experience of the Defence Trainer:<ul type="disc"><li>Ex-military instructor experience with proven teaching background.</li><li>IT literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li></ul>Qualifications for the Defence Trainer:<ul type="disc"><li>Must hold an Instructor Qualification from ARMCEN at either Schools Instructor (SI) Level or Regimental Instructor (RI) with a ‘recommend to serve’ at ARMCEN.</li><li>Trained on AFV vehicles – H licence tracked</li></ul>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).</a>What we offer&nbsp;<ul><li>Generous holiday allowance&nbsp;</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</li><li>Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+</li><li>Employee share scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Payment of Professional Fees</li><li>Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave&nbsp;</li><li>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.</li><li>‘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</li><li>Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing</li></ul>Babcock International&nbsp; For over a century Babcock &nbsp;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.&nbsp;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 <a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com" target="_blank">careers@babcockinternational.com</a> 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: 08/12/2025

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