General Operative

Location:

Camberley, Guildford, GB, GU17 9LP

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Job Title: General Operative

Location: Camberley, Surrey
Compensation: Competitive
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF62405

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 General Operative at our Minley site.

The role
As a General Operative, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be part of a hands-on team working mostly outdoors to support military training activities. The job is active, practical, and varied - no two days that are the same. You’ll work closely with your team to make sure the site runs smoothly and the training areas are set up and ready to go.

You’ll be given all the training you need, with the chance to pick up new skills and develop. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work, being outdoors, and being part of a supportive team.

Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:

Support training activities by setting up and packing away equipment, carrying out tasks like lifting, moving, and placing kit.
Help with general duties across the site such as snow and ice clearance, storage, and moving equipment.
Carry out basic maintenance and checks on tools and kit (training provided).
Work as part of a team to follow instructions and complete daily tasks.
Make sure all work is done safely and responsibly.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

This role is full time and based onsite at Minley.

Essential experience of the General Operative:

Able to carry out physical tasks and be on your feet throughout the day.
Good at working with others and following clear instructions.
Must be able to swim due to the nature of the role

Qualifications for the General Operative:

Driving licence suitable for use within the UK

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) 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 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
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: 05/05/2025