Armourer reference: 900407501

Job Title: Armourer Location: Lulworth – UK onsite Compensation: Competitive Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF49309

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 Armourer at our Lulworth site.

The role

As a Armourer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll inspect, service, repair and overhaul of weapons and armour systems, assemblies and general equipment to meet the production needs of the Army.

Day to day, you’ll carry out work to the required standard and specification as detailed on the job card in accordance with the customer requirements, current regulations, local instructions, processes and other approved technical publications, diagnose, inspect and assess weapon systems, vehicles and associated mechanical / electrical / armour equipment in line with skills and competency.

Report near miss and accidents to Supervisor for escalation in a timely manner, in accordance with HSE policy. Carry out work to the required standard and specification as detailed on the job card in accordance with the customer requirements, current regulations, local instructions, processes and other approved technical publications. Diagnose, inspect and assess weapon systems, vehicles and associated mechanical / electrical / armour equipment in line with skills & competency. Completion of vehicle and equipment documentation and test certificates / reports to current standards.

Essential experience of the Armourer:

Experienced gun fitter or armour Ex-service background Currently holds or has the ability to obtain SC security clearance

Qualifications for the Armourer:

NVQ Level three

The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance level for this role.

Our Benefits

Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 30/09/23