Compensation: Competitive Salary Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF70570
Lead the future of aviation operations in defence and engineering
At Babcock we are working to create a safe and secure world together. If you join us you can play your part as a Site Operations Manager at RNAS Yeovilton near Yeovil Somerset.
Role
As a Site Operations Manager you have a role that is out of the ordinary. You will be at the heart of our aviation operations leading a passionate multi-disciplined team and working closely with our local customer. This is a unique opportunity to shape the delivery of engineering flying operations and support services that directly contribute to national defence and aerospace excellence.
Day‑to‑day you will be:
* Leading and motivating a multi‑skilled team to deliver high‑quality aviation services
* Ensuring compliance with contractual legislative and safety standards
* Collaborating with internal stakeholders and the customer to exceed expectations
* Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
* Managing site operations including engineering MT SE and flying activities
The role is based onsite at RNAS Yeovilton and the set working times are Monday to Friday totalling 40 hours per week. Weekends may be required.
Essential experience of the Site Operations Manager
* Strong understanding of customer‑contract partnerships
* Proven managerial experience in civil or military aviation
* Practical and theoretical knowledge of aviation standards
* Experience within the defence industry
Qualifications for the Site Operations Manager
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Human Factors qualification
* Recognised Safety Health and Environment (SHE) qualification
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) 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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – ()
What we offer
* 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 allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement. This window opens February through to March annually.
* 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
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Babcock International
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.
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 with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 06/01/2026
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Key Skills
* Computer Skills
* Lean
* Management Experience
* Process Improvement
* Warehouse Distribution Experience
* OSHA
* Process Management
* Training & Development
* LIHTC
* Leadership Experience
* Property Management
* Supervising Experience
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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