Driver

Overview

Babcock International Group is hiring a Driver for its Chatham site in Kent. This full-time, permanent position offers the chance to support defence operations by moving personnel and equipment in military and civilian vehicles. The pay range is £26,881.50 to £29,842.64, depending on the licences held, plus benefits. The role reference is SF73738.

You will be based on site at Brompton Barracks, Chatham, and work 37 hours per week.

What the role involves

This is a practical driving role with a broad range of transport duties. You will help keep military operations running smoothly while working in an environment where safety, reliability, and professionalism matter.

• Move military staff and equipment between Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME) Chatham locations, mainly using coach transport.
• Occasionally transport personnel to destinations elsewhere in the UK.
• Operate military and commercial vehicles you are qualified and trained to drive.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and basic upkeep on a variety of military vehicles, with training provided.
• Maintain accurate training records and keep compliance information up to date.

Experience and qualifications

The employer is looking for someone who is customer-oriented and able to build strong, positive working relationships. A Coach / D licence is required.

Security and eligibility

The successful applicant must be able to obtain and keep Standard (BPSS) security clearance. Some roles within the organisation are affected by national security clearance and trade control rules, so eligibility may depend on place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency history. Further details are available from UK government security vetting guidance.

Benefits

Benefits include a generous holiday entitlement, a matched pension contribution with life assurance, access to a Digital GP, an annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+, an employee shopping savings portal, payment of professional fees, and special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.

Additional leave options include Holiday Trading, which allows UK employees to buy extra leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave during the annual window from February to March. Employees can also take one working day of paid volunteer leave each year, or the equivalent hours, through the company’s Be Kind Day initiative.

About the employer

Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation with more than 26,000 employees. Its work spans the full lifecycle of essential products and services that support national security and public infrastructure. The organisation promotes meaningful careers, work-life balance, inclusion, and flexible working discussions where possible.

Additional information

The company is a disability confident committed employer and invites candidates who need reasonable adjustments during the application or selection process to request support by email. The closing date for applications is 29/06/2026.