Defence Support Operative

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence support company is looking for a Defence Support Operative in Poole to maintain and operate Armoured Fighting Vehicles. You will be responsible for vehicle maintenance, operation, and supporting logistics in a dynamic environment. Essential skills include proficiency in IT, strong communication abilities, and a full manual UK driving licence. The role offers excellent benefits including a pension scheme and health consultations.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of professional fees

10-day special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day' – volunteering leave

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 21 or older due to licensing requirements.
• Ability to achieve and maintain BPSS/SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 1 maintenance and repairs to vehicle-specific standards.
• Safely operate vehicles on public roads and off-road.
• Conduct preparatory tasks including minor repairs and cleaning.
• Manage collection and delivery of vehicle platforms.
• Support usage tracking and routine checks of stores.

Skills

Proficient in IT

Strong communication

Education

Full manual UK driving licence

Job description

Defence Support Operative

Location: Wareham, Bournemouth, GB, BH20 6JA

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Defence Support Operative at our Bovington, Dorset site.

Role Overview

As a Defence Support Operative, you’ll be maintaining, operating, and driving Armoured Fighting Vehicles and other specialist platforms, delivering critical support in a dynamic, high‑impact environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 1 maintenance and repairs to vehicle‑specific standards, following authorised procedures.
• Safely operate vehicles on public roads and off‑road, day and night.
• Conduct preparatory tasks including minor repairs, cleaning, painting, and refuelling.
• Manage collection and delivery of vehicle platforms as required.
• Support usage tracking and routine checks of stores and equipment.

Essential Experience

• Proficient in IT with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communicator, confident in representing the department during meetings and site visits.
• Must be 21 or older due to licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Benefits

• 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‑day special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading – buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave (available February through March).
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day of leave a year for volunteering.
• Excellent development opportunities and comprehensive wellbeing programme.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are a disability‑confident, committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re also happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.