Security Access Officer – Onsite at Devonport Dockyard

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and life assurance

Digital GP and health check

Employee shopping portal

Professional fees covered

Reservists leave (10 days)

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking an Access Officer for our Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth to safeguard visitors, contractors and stakeholders while supporting critical national infrastructure.

Day-to-day you will process access requests, verify IDs and clearances, and maintain visitor records with exceptional attention to detail. This full-time role (35 hours) uses 10:00–18:00 Mon-Thu and 13:00–18:00 Fri; Security Check clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience working within a customer-facing environment.
• High levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and apply procedures consistently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing visitor, contractor, VIP and foreign national access requests in line with security procedures.
• Verifying identification, supporting documentation and eligibility requirements for site access.
• Administering security clearances, access permissions and visitor records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Supporting customers and stakeholders through the access application process while delivering excellent service.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with established site security processes.

Skills

Administrative skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Procedural interpretation

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

NVQ in Customer Service

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Job description

Babcock is seeking an Access Officer for our Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth to safeguard visitors, contractors and stakeholders while supporting critical national infrastructure.

Day-to-day you will process access requests, verify IDs and clearances, and maintain visitor records with exceptional attention to detail. This full-time role (35 hours) uses 10:00–18:00 Mon-Thu and 13:00–18:00 Fri; Security Check clearance is required or obtainable.