Driver - Handler reference: 1193807801

Job Title: Driver HandlerLocation: Ewelme, WallingfordCompensation: £28,748 + BenefitsRole Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF63326

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 Driver Handler at our RAF Benson site.

The roleAs a Driver Handler, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Working alongside the RAF to ensure smooth operation of the site.

Day-to-day, you’ll play a key role in a variety of tasks, from moving aircrafts to refuelling.

Fuel bowser driving Maintenance and checks aligning with vehicle safety and compliance to support flying operations Control all vehicle related administration within DVSA/RAFMT/DGSA (DVSA – Driving Vehicle Standard Association – RAFMT RAF Military Transport – DGSA Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor) and Babcock guidelines Assist in the ground movement of aircrafts Prepare aircrafts for upcoming flights, conducting see-in and see-off procedures as well as being authorised to carry out fuel and oil replenishment on the aircraft

Please note that this position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.

This role is full time, 40 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Benson.

Essential experience of the Driver Handler

Ideally previous experience in a similar role Clean Driving Licence Working knowledge of Transport & Driver legal requirements Meet eye colour vision of CP2/CP3 for airfield airside operations. Tachograph knowledge either digital or paper

Qualifications for the Driver Handler

PSV, LGV C on licence, & ADR Qualified. Category C on license as a minimum to be considered

Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain EDBS and CTC 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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ 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 UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually. ‘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 Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International For over a century Babcock has 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.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. 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: 01/07/2025

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