Overview
Job Title: Military Driving Instructor
Location: RAF Cosford, Shropshire (main site) with travel to RAF Shawbury as required
Compensation: £31,712.10 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF67384
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. You will join us as a Military Driving Instructor and deliver specialist Mechanical Transport (MT) instruction under the HADES Region 1 (TSSP) Contract, with training conducted at RAF Cosford and RAF Shawbury.
Responsibilities
* Conduct vehicle conversion, familiarisation, testing, and licensing for all Service, MoD, and contracted personnel operating MoD vehicles.
* Assist in the investigation of accidents and incidents involving MoD-operated vehicles, contributing to safety and compliance reviews.
* Maintain accurate driver documentation and training records to support operational readiness and regulatory standards.
* Provide instructional support for Dangerous Goods Awareness and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training programmes.
This role is full time, 39 hours per week. The role is primarily based at RAF Cosford, Shropshire, with travel to RAF Shawbury as required.
Essential experience
* Possess a valid and current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or demonstrate willingness to undertake CPC training, particularly for ex-military personnel transitioning into the role.
Qualifications
* Full UK driving licence, including at least one of the categories: C, C+E, or D.
* Holds Defence General Service Driving Conversion Instructor (DGSDCI) qualification or demonstrates commitment to undertake the course following initial training.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain BPSS security clearance for this role. Some positions at Babcock require national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details at GOV.UK.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of special paid leave
* Holiday Trading to buy or sell leave (window February–March)
* Be Kind Day: one paid day for volunteering per year
* Development opportunities and wellbeing support
Closing date: 15/10/2025
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. Flexible working options may be discussed at interview.
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