Communications Technician
// Role Summary
Join Babcock as a Communications Technician in Wareham, Dorset, where you'll play a critical role in maintaining defence communication systems for armoured fighting vehicles. This permanent, full-time position offers the chance to contribute to national security.
// Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair vital defence communication equipment.
- Support armoured fighting vehicles, ensuring operational readiness.
- Conduct Level 1 repairs and manage spare parts.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns, including rostered on-call duties.
- Requires a practical, hands-on approach and attention to detail.
- Must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
// Role Specification
Communications Technician
At Babcock, we are dedicated to creating a safe and secure world. As a Communications Technician based in Bovington, near Wareham, Dorset, you will be instrumental in supporting defence operations by ensuring the reliability and readiness of critical communication systems.
The Role
In this vital role, you will work as part of a skilled team to inspect, diagnose, and repair communication equipment used within armoured fighting vehicles. Your work will directly contribute to keeping essential assets operational and mission-ready.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect and test communications equipment, meticulously recording findings and work requirements.
- Perform Level 1 repairs in accordance with approved procedures and high-quality standards.
- Identify faults, order necessary spare parts, and prepare equipment for further repair when required.
- Respond to communication equipment breakdowns, both during standard working hours and on a rostered basis.
Working Hours:
The role is based onsite at Bovington with set working times of Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30 and Friday 08:00 to 15:00, totaling 39 hours per week.
Essential Experience and Qualifications:
- Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual handling tasks.
- A practical, hands-on approach to technical work.
- Demonstrated reliability and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a safety-focused environment.
- A full UK Category B driving licence.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Eligibility for certain roles may be affected by place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and residency.
What We Offer:
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- Special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
- Holiday Trading options.
- 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering.
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