Job Title: Document Controller
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £27, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, join us as a Document Controller at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The Role
As a Document Controller, you’ll play a key part in a major transformation helping shift the organisation from paper-based information to fully digital systems. Your work will influence how vital data is stored, managed and accessed for years to come.
Day-to-day, you’ll ensure that essential technical documents are accurately captured, digitised and maintained. You’ll help prepare information that supports critical defence, marine and engineering projects, making sure teams have the reliable data they need to work safely and effectively.
1. Prepare and digitise hard copy documentation for processing.
2. Quality‑check and index electronic images to the required standards.
3. Ensure all digitised materials meet agreed time, quality and accuracy expectations.
4. Support core Technical Information Centre (TIC) activities as directed.
5. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to keep projects on track.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Essential experience of the Document Controller
6. Strong computer and keyboard skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
7. Ability to solve problems independently and proactively.
8. Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills.
9. Experience working with others to deliver high‑quality outputs to time and budget.
10. Experience in digitising hard copy documents - Desirable
Qualifications for the Document Controller
11. GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration.
12. Additional administrative or document‑management‑related certifications - 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 Babcock
We’re Babcock — a global FTSE organisation with over 26, people working together to make a difference.
Here, you’ll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we’re building a future that lasts — not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.
We call that lifetime engineering.
Join us and see how far we can go, together.
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