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Job Title:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Semi-Skilled OperativeLocation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;£25,270 - £27,462 Dependent on Experience + BenefitsRole Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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; SF69939Play your part in maintaining and supporting critical defence vehicles.At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Semi-Skilled Operative at Bovington, near Wareham, Dorset.The roleAs a&nbsp;Semi-Skilled Operative, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be part of our Land sector team, supporting the workshop with essential tasks that keep our operations running. This is an exciting opportunity to strip, clean, repaint and overhaul vehicles and associated sub-assemblies, contributing to projects that make a real difference to national security and public infrastructure.Day-to-day you’ll be required to:<ul type="disc"><li>Carry out work to the required standard and specification as detailed on job cards</li><li>Ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulations, and local processes</li><li>Maintain tools and workshop equipment in good serviceable order</li><li>Report any faults or issues promptly to your Supervisor</li><li>Support the workshop team with additional duties as required</li></ul>Please note that this position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.The role is based onsite at Bovington, and the set working times are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday.Essential experience of the Semi-Skilled Operative<ul type="disc"><li>Proven experience of working in a busy manufacturing environment</li></ul>Qualifications for the Semi-Skilled Operative:We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.Security ClearanceThe 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 <ul type="disc"><li>Generous holiday allowance</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</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</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 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.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&nbsp;<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.Application GuidanceThank you for your interest in this opportunity. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert ahead of the closing date if we receive a high volume of strong applicants.Closing date: 18/12/2025

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Programme title: Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Vehicle Mechanics)Level: 3Salary: Year 1:£19,455Year 2: £20,821Year 3: £24,493Location: Bovington, DorsetApplication closing date: 12th March 2026Programme start date: September 2026Role ID: 67875&nbsp;About the programme As a Babcock Defence Support Group (DSG) Technical Apprentice on our Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, you’ll work on a wide range of Military Land Equipment, tackling challenging and varied tasks in an exciting environment. Your work will play a crucial role in ensuring the armed forces have equipment they can depend on.No two days are the same as you provide vital services that assist critical military exercises and training. It's a chance to launch a career that makes a real difference to national security.Apprentices will be trained to a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship standard (Vehicle Mechanics) to achieve a fully accredited Level 3 qualification. The academic aspects of the apprenticeship will be delivered off-site. The rest of the time, you'll be working from your selected home location, with opportunities to work from alternate sites for brief periods to broaden your overall experience.Your education/trainingYour apprenticeship will follow the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician standard to qualify with an Advanced Apprenticeship.During your apprenticeship, in both an academic setting and through practical experience in the workplace, you will:<ul><li>Develop practical skills and skills working with hand tooling.</li><li>Gain a full understanding of how machines work, including how to service, maintain, diagnose, and repair a wide range of military vehicles.</li><li>Understand technical information and diagrams.</li><li>Be able to write reports, describing the repairs and services you have carried out.</li><li>Understand and follow health and safety regulations.</li></ul>Additionally, you will be given the opportunity to gain extra professional competencies.Future prospectsUpon completion of the programme, you’ll be prepared to take on the role of a Heavy Vehicle Technician at Babcock.You may also have the opportunity to pursue higher-level qualifications to further your career within Babcock across a variety of roles and functions. &nbsp;&nbsp;What you’ll need&nbsp; <ul><li>GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English.</li><li>Able to demonstrate, through testing, an aptitude and understanding of mechanical or electrical components and engineering.</li><li>Be capable of carrying out instructions accurately and methodically.</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to work in a team.</li><li>Demonstrate knowledge and application of IT.</li><li>Many of our apprenticeship programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>).</li></ul>What you’ll get We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.In addition, you’ll benefit from:<ul><li>Fully funded qualification</li><li>Personal development training and opportunities</li><li>Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays</li><li>Competitive pension scheme</li><li>Employee share scheme</li><li>Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Attractive overtime rates of pay</li></ul>You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.Your career developmentIt’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.Application process and closing dates&nbsp;&nbsp; Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Vehicle Mechanics)

Job Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vehicle MechanicLocation:&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;Up to £32,760.00 Dependent on Experience, a £3,000 incentive &amp; retention scheme + Benefits Role 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; SF62936Keep the Fleet Fighting Fit – Join Our Engineering Force Are you an experienced NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Mechanic looking for a role where your skills make a real difference?&nbsp; Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £32,760.00, plus a comprehensive benefits package, flexibility of a 4-day working week (weekends optional), enhanced overtime rates (when available), and all tools and PPE provided . This is your opportunity to grow your career in a forward-thinking organisation that values your expertise.The roleAs a vehicle mechanic at Bovington, you’ll be part of a team that services, repairs, and overhauls military vehicles and electrical equipment. This is a hands-on role with real purpose—supporting national defence and working with cutting-edge machinery in a secure, well-equipped environment.Day-to-day, you’ll be:<ul><li>Carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on military vehicles and electrical systems</li><li>Performing equipment inspections to meet production and safety standards</li><li>Ensuring correct use of tools and returning unused or faulty materials</li><li>Following technical publications, process plans, and customer specifications</li><li>Completing documentation, test certificates, and reports to current standards</li></ul>Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on-site at Bovington.Essential experience of the Vehicle Mechanic:<ul><li>Proven experience in a similar mechanic role (dealership or garage background is ideal)</li><li>Strong knowledge of hydraulics and vehicle diagnostics</li><li>A team player with adaptability and strong communication skills</li></ul>Qualifications for the Vehicle Mechanic:<ul><li>NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Service and Repair</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 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: 08/01/2026#VMVTROLES

Vehicle Mechanic

Job Title:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Vehicle Electrician Location:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Wareham, Dorset Compensation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Up to £32,760 Dependant on Experience + Benefits Role Type:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Full time / Permanent&nbsp; Role ID:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SF63023Power Up Defence – Your Skills Keep Our Forces MovingAt Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Vehicle Electrician at Bovington, near Wareham, Dorset.The role As a Vehicle Electrician, you’ll be part of a highly skilled team responsible for maintaining and repairing the electrical systems that power military and specialist vehicles. From diagnostics to inspections, your expertise will ensure our fleet is mission-ready—making a real impact on national defence and public safety.Day-to-day you’ll be:<ul><li>Diagnosing faults and conducting inspections to meet production needs</li><li>Servicing, repairing, and overhauling vehicles and electrical equipment</li><li>Completing documentation and test certificates to current standards</li><li>Ensuring correct use of stores and returning unused or faulty items</li><li>Recording job transactions accurately using ERP systems</li></ul>Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.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, permanent role based onsite at Bovington. The set working times are Monday to Friday, totalling 37 hours per week. Some travel may be required, but overnight stays will not be necessary.Essential experience of the Vehicle Electrician:<ul><li>Previous experience in a similar role</li><li>Strong understanding of modern vehicle electronics</li><li>Hydraulics experience</li><li>Experience in a dealership or local garage</li><li>Ability to adapt and build rapport across teams</li></ul>Qualifications for the Vehicle Electrician:<ul><li>Recognised Military or Civilian training in the relevant trade discipline, or an accredited Apprenticeship</li></ul>Minimum academic qualifications:<ul><li>City and Guilds Level 1, 2 &amp; 3 (in relevant trade)</li><li>ONC (in relevant trade)</li><li>NVQ Level 3 (in relevant trade</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: 08/01/2026#VMVTROLES

Vehicle Electrician

Job Title:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Vehicle Electrician Location:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Wareham, Dorset Compensation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; £27,500 - £31,500 Dependent on Experience + Benefits Role Type:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Full time / Permanent&nbsp; Role ID:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SF63023At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Vehicle Electrician at our Bovington site.&nbsp;The role As a Vehicle Electrician, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. With your skills and experience, you’ll be undertaking the servicing, repair, maintenance and overhaul of vehicles and electrical equipment, including diagnostic and inspection duties. You’ll also be carrying out equipment examination to meet production requirements.Day to day, you’ll carry out the inspection, servicing, repair and overhaul of vehicles, assemblies, electrical and general equipment including diagnostic duties, manufacture miscellaneous items and carry out examination tasks to meet production needs. You may also carry out similar duties to occasional civilian vehicles and mechanic equipment. You'll also: &nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Carry out work to the required standard and specification as detailed on the job card in accordance with the customer requirements, current regulations, local instructions, processes and other approved technical publications</li><li>Diagnose, inspect and assess vehicles and associated mechanical or electrical equipment in line with skills and competency</li><li>Ensure all job transactions are accurately recorded and carried out in accordance with current ERP processes and that work completed and time taken to complete the job is submitted daily to the department or section Supervisor</li><li>Completion of vehicle and equipment documentation and test certificates or reports to current standards</li><li>Ensure stores and equipment issued to job are used for their correct purpose and un-used or new faulty material is returned to the section or department Supervisor as soon as it is identified</li></ul>Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.Please note that this position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Bovington. This role may also involve some travel; however, overnight stays will not be necessary.Essential experience of the Vehicle Electrician:<ul><li>Previous experience within similar role&nbsp;</li><li>A solid foundational understanding of modern vehicle electronics&nbsp;</li><li>Hydraulics experience</li><li>Dealership or Local Garage experience</li><li>A real team player with the ability to adapt and build rapport</li></ul>Qualifications for the Vehicle Electrician:Must have completed recognised Military or Civilian training in the relevant trade discipline or a recognised accredited Apprenticeship in relevant discipline.Attained at least one of the following minimum academic qualifications:<ul><li>City and Guilds Level 1, 2 &amp; 3 (in the relevant trade discipline)</li><li>ONC (in the relevant trade discipline)</li><li>NVQ Level 3 (in the relevant trade discipline &nbsp;</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: 23/09/2025#VMVTROLES

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