Job Title: Site Access Officer
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £25, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
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 Site Access Officer at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
The role
As a Site Access Officer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You'll be the first point of contact for access into Devonport Royal Dockyard, for all employees and visitors.
Day to day you'll:
1. Provide a professional customer service and secure gateway into the Devonport site.
2. Ensure an effective and efficient counter service to ensure compliance with Ministry of Defence security requirements.
3. Provide back-office administration and processing for all applications for site traffic and access, including VIP visits and renewal of security passes.
4. Review and identify improvements to processes with a view to continually improve the working environment.
5. Promote the team ethos in our Reception Centres.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard Plymouth.
Essential experience of the Site Access Officer
6. Knowledge and experience of IT systems and Microsoft Office Applications
7. A professional and courteous demeanour
8. Clear and professional communication skills
9. Ability to handle unexpected situations and adjust to changing circumstances
10. Security background - Desirable
Qualifications for the Site Access Officer
11. GCSE Maths and English, Grade C or above
12. NVQ in Customer Services - Desirable
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
What we offer
13. Generous holiday allowance
14. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
15. Employee share scheme
16. Employee shopping savings portal
17. Payment of Professional Fees
18. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
19. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
20. ‘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