Job Title: Defence Support Operative
Location: Wareham, Dorset
Compensation: £26,.04 + 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 Defence Support Operative at our Bovington, Dorset site.
The role
As a Defence Support Operative, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be maintaining, operating, and driving Armoured Fighting Vehicles and other specialist platforms, delivering critical support to the ASC Contract in a dynamic and high-impact environment.
Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:
1. Perform Level 1 maintenance and repairs to vehicle-specific standards, following authorised procedures
2. Safely operate vehicles on public roads and off-road, day and night
3. Conduct preparatory tasks including minor repairs, cleaning, painting, and refuelling
4. Manage collection and delivery of vehicle platforms as required
5. Support usage tracking and routine checks of stores and equipment.
This role is full time working 39 hours per week and is based on site at Bovington, Dorset.
Essential experience of the Defence Support Operative:
6. Proficient in IT with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
7. Strong communicator, confident in representing the department during meetings and site visits
8. Must be 21 or older due to licensing requirements.
Qualifications for the Defence Support Operative:
9. 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.
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