Fleet Operative Driver

Babcock International; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Fleet Operative Driver to safely transport military personnel and equipment across the UK. The role requires proven vehicle experience and both UK Category B and D driving licenses. Offering competitive benefits like a generous holiday allowance and a matched pension scheme, this role is pivotal in supporting national readiness. Located at the Royal School of Military Engineering.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Reservists in the armed forces receive paid leave

Excellent development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Driving military and civilian vehicles, including electric vehicles, HGVs, and coaches.
• Transporting personnel and equipment to training exercises and operational duties.
• Performing Level 1 maintenance checks before, during, and after use.
• Responding to customer queries with professionalism.
• Supporting fleet operations through administrative tasks.

Skills

Proven experience working with vehicles

Strong customer service skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Basic computer literacy

Flexible approach to working hours

Education

Full UK Category B driving licence

Full UK Category D driving licence

Job description

Overview

As a Fleet Operative Driver, you'll be part of a vital team supporting the UK's defence operations. You'll provide safe and reliable transport for military personnel and equipment across the UK and occasionally overseas. This is a hands-on role where your driving skills will directly contribute to national readiness and operational success.

Responsibilities

• Driving military and civilian vehicles, including electric vehicles, HGVs, and coaches
• Transporting personnel and equipment to training exercises and operational duties
• Performing Level 1 (User) maintenance checks before, during, and after use
• Responding to customer queries with professionalism and enthusiasm
• Supporting fleet operations through administrative tasks
• The role is based onsite at the Royal School of Military Engineering, with Monday to Friday working times totaling 37 hours per week

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience working with vehicles
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude
• Flexible approach to working hours, including potential overtime
• Basic computer literacy
• Full UK Category B driving licence
• Full UK Category D driving licence

Security Clearance

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

Location and Role Details

At Babcock, we offer the Fleet Operative Driver role at the Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME), near Rochester, Kent. Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which may affect eligibility based on birthplace, nationality, current or former citizenship, and residency status. 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 to buy additional leave or sell up to one week of annual leave (window opens February through March)
• "Be Kind Day" paid leave for volunteering
• Excellent development opportunities and an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing

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