Fleet Operative Driver

Job Title: Fleet Operative DriverLocation: Chatham KentCompensation: 26098.54 - 28973.44 BenefitsRole Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF65334Drive with Purpose. Support National DefenceAt Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together. If you join us you can play your part as a Fleet Operative Driver at the Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME) near Rochester Kent.The roleAs a Fleet Operative Driver youll be part of a vital team supporting the UKs defence operations. Youll provide safe and reliable transport for military personnel and equipment across the UK and occasionally overseas. This is a hands-on role where your driving skills will directly contribute to national readiness and operational success.Day-to-day youll be: Driving military and civilian vehicles including electric vehicles HGVs and coaches Transporting personnel and equipment to training exercises and operational duties Performing Level 1 (User) maintenance checks before during and after use Responding to customer queries with professionalism and enthusiasm Supporting fleet operations through administrative tasksThe role is based onsite at the Royal School of Military Engineering and the set working times are Monday to Friday totalling 37 hours per week.Essential experience of the Fleet Operative Driver: Proven experience working with vehicles Ability to work independently and collaboratively Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude Flexible approach to working hours including potential overtime Basic computer literacyQualifications for the Fleet Operative Driver: Full UK Category B driving licence Full UK Category D driving licenceSecurity ClearanceThe 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 - ().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 days 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 InternationalFor 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 with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 30/10/2025 Key Skills Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 26098 - 28973