Driver Handler

Babcock International

Driver Handler

£27726

Babcock International, Kentsboro, Hampshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 11 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ea429ded807f484c86158bca2d07c5bf

Full Job Description

As a Driver/Handler you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Reporting to the Senior Driver you will ensure the provision of professional driving for all nominated tasks as required to meet or exceed customer and company expectations.

Day-to-day, you'll assist in the ground movement of aircraft and be a key part in our flight-line operations, as well as:

  • Prepare the aircraft for the upcoming days flying, conducting see-in and see-off procedures as well as being authorised to carry out fuel and oil replenishment on the aircraft.

  • Once authorised you'll also be undertaking daily maintenance checks on the company owned aircraft, carrying out pre-use checks and be responsible for minor scheduled maintenance (A Check) on company owned Ground Support Equipment (GSE).


  • This role is full time and based onsite at Middle Wallop.

  • LGV, & ADR Qualified (candidates who do not hold all licenses may still be considered)

  • Clean Driving Licence

  • Meet eye colour vision of CP2/CP3 for airfield airside operations


  • Security Clearance
  • The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain SC 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


  • 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.