Armourer
// Role Summary
Inspire the next generation of military technicians as an Armourer at Babcock. Utilise your extensive weapons systems expertise to teach, train, and assess learners within the British Army.
// Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive weapons training, including maintenance and fault diagnosis.
- Develop and update training materials to align with current standards.
- Assess learner progress through various evaluation methods.
- Requires experience as a REME Armourer, Royal Navy Weapons Engineer, RAF Armourer, or Police Armourer.
- Must achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
- Full-time, permanent role based in Lyneham, near Swindon.
// Role Specification
Inspire the Next Generation of Military Technicians
At Babcock, we are dedicated to creating a safe and secure world. As an Armourer at Lyneham, near Swindon, Wiltshire, you will play a vital role in achieving this mission.
This is a unique opportunity to leverage your hands-on expertise and deep knowledge of weapons systems to shape the future of military technicians. You will transition from practical application to educating and mentoring learners across the British Army’s diverse weapons platforms.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive weapons training, encompassing stripping, assembling, diagnosing faults, and performing maintenance tasks.
- Develop and update lesson plans, training materials, and practical exercises to reflect current equipment and standards.
- Assess learners through written tests, practical demonstrations, and ongoing feedback.
- Review and refresh course content to incorporate evolving engineering practices and safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate training records and ensure that training environments, equipment, and weapons comply with safety and security standards.
Role Details:
- This is a full-time, permanent position working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- The role is based onsite at Lyneham.
Essential Experience and Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a REME Armourer, Royal Navy Weapons Engineer, RAF Armourer, or Police Armourer.
- Strong craft and technical engineering skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate, encourage, and support learners with patience and empathy.
- Possession of a Class 1 Armourer qualification.
- A Level 3 Engineering qualification or substantial experience with weapons/armament systems.
- Willingness to undertake Level 4 Teacher Training certification (CET) upon commencement of the role.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate will be required to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance.
Please note that many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility may be influenced by factors such as your place of birth, nationality, citizenship status, and residency history.
What We Offer:
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Access to Aviva DigiCare+ for a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- 10 days of special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
- Holiday Trading: opportunity to buy or sell annual leave.
- ‘Be Kind Day’: one paid day off per year for volunteering.
Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation committed to making a difference and building a future that lasts. We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.