Trainee Survival Equipment Technician

Job Title: Trainee Survival Equipment TechnicianLocation: Wallingford, OxfordshireCompensation: £27,000 + BenefitsRole Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF68744At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Trainee Survival Equipment Technician at our Benson, Oxfordshire site.The roleAs a Trainee Survival Equipment Technician, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You''ll receive specialist training to maintain and repair critical survival equipment that safeguards pilots throughout their flying training and operational missions.Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:Repair and rectify all aircrew air systemsPerform routine maintenance on clothing, parachutes, ELTs, and flotation devicesConduct stock checks and manage consumable suppliesCarry out weekly and monthly tool checks and maintain tool control standardsManage sensitive data, asset allocation, and maintenance control systems.This role is full time working 40 hours per week and is based on site at Benson, Oxfordshire.Essential experienceA strong passion for engineering and aviation, with a keen interest in technical innovation and aircraft systems.QualificationsWe value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.Security ClearanceSuccessful candidates must meet Ministry of Defence security clearance requirements, including at minimum a Baseline Security Check and Enhanced DBS. 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.What we offerGenerous holiday allowanceMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceAccess to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+Employee share schemeEmployee shopping savings portalPayment of Professional FeesReservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leaveHoliday 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 charityExcellent 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 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: 13/11/2025#AVIATION24 #J-18808-Ljbffr