Latest career opportunities from Holdfast and our consortium members.
Crane Operatives
Location: Gibraltar Barracks at Minley (Surrey), Closing date: 5 January 2009
Babcock Defence Services is seeking to recruit Mobile Crane Driver/Operators. The cranes that we operate are the Coles 351, Coles Low Mobility and the Terex 30 Tonne. As the Terex is new to this site, there will be training on this particular vehicle.
Driver C+E, PCV
Location: Gibraltar Barracks at Minley (Surrey) , Closing date: 5 January 2009
Babcock Defence Services are seeking to recruit drivers to work at Gibraltar Barracks at Minley (Surrey) into permanent generalist driving roles in support of the Royal School of Military Engineering. Ideally candidates should have a minimum of a 7.5T (Class C) licence, C+E (LGV), Class D (PCV). ADR qualifications would be advantageous but not essential.
Occupational Health Nurse
Location: Medway, Closing date: 5 January 2009
Babcock Defence Services are seeking to recruit an Occupational Health Nurse to provide a professional and high quality Occupational Health Service (OHS) for all Babcock Defence Services across the RSME Sites in Medway. To give expert Occupational Health (OH) advice to ensure compliance with OH related policies, procedures and practices, together with relevant legislative requirements.
Carpenter/Painter
Location: Medway, Closing date: 5 January 2009
Babcock Defence Services are seeking to recruit a Carpenter/Painter to work at The Royal School of Military Engineering, Brompton Barracks, Medway. The main duties of the role include the keeping the training aides in good order ranging from minor carpentry repairs to the make of new equipment. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in carpentry and painting skills.
Combat Engineering Support Team
Location: Medway, Closing date: 1 December 2008
Babcock Defence Services are seeking to recruit a team of individuals who will responsible for the movement, construction and dismantling of army engineering equipment in the Royal School of Military Engineering training areas.
Ammunition Storeman
Location: Medway, Closing date: 8 December 2008
Babcock Defence Services are looking to recruit a Senior Stores Operator to run the Ammunition store at the Royal School of Military Engineering Brompton Barracks, Medway. The main responsibilities of the role is to oversee all aspects of the Ammunition stores. Candidates will need to be Security Cleared due to the sensitivity of the role. Knowledge of MoD procurement systems and processes would be advantageous, but not essential.
Security Officer
Location: Medway, Closing date: 8 December 2008
Babcock Defence Services are seeking to recruit 2 Security Officers to work at Brompton Barracks in Medway. The main responsibilities for the role is to meet and greet all visitors, establish their security clearance and issue the appropriate passes. Additionally the team members will allocate visitors their car parking spaces and carry out routine site car park checks.
Fitter/Mechanics Instructors
Location: Wainscott, Closing date: 30 November 2008
To carry out theoretical and practical training on the mechanical aspects of earthmoving and construction plant.
Lecturers required for RSME training
Location: Chatham, Closing date: 31 December 2008
We are looking for Lecturers to deliver training to the soldiers attending the Royal School of Military Engineering at Chatham. These are key appointments and we are particularly interested in attracting Degree qualified Engineers with a broad base of experience in their sector seeking to develop a career in education.
Electrical Instructors
Location: Chatham, Closing date: 31 December 2008
Responsibility for instruction and demonstration to trainees of the Electrical trade, allied skills, and related technology.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Instructors
Location: Chatham, Closing date: 31 December 2008
Responsibility for instruction and demonstration to trainees of the air-conditioning and refrigeration trade, allied skills and related technology.
Heating and Plumbing Instructors
Location: Chatham, Closing date: 31 December 2008
Responsibility for instruction and demonstration to trainees of the Heating and Plumbing trade, allied skills and related technology.
Fabrication Instructors
Location: Chatham, Closing date: 31 December 2008
Responsibility for instruction and demonstration to trainees of the fabrication trade, allied skills and related technology.
Electrical and Mechanical Draughtsman
Location: Chatham, Closing date: 31 December 2008
Responsibility for instruction and demonstration to trainees of the Draughtsman Electrical and Mechanical trade, allied skills, and related technology.
Instructor Fitter
Location: Chatham, Closing date: 31 December 2008
Responsibility for instruction and demonstration to trainees of automotive engineering trade, allied skills and related technology.
Land Surveyor
Location: Chatham, Closing date: 31 December 2008
Responsibility for instruction and demonstration to trainees of land surveying trade, allied skills and related technology.
Drivers (Able)
Location: Minley, Closing date: 5 January 2009
Babcock Defence Services are seeking to recruit ex Royal Engineer HGV drivers/ operators who have specific experience in driving the Unipower 8x8 TBT which carry the BR90 Bridging System (ABLE). The role is not exclusively ABLE related, so the more qualifications you have (i.e. ADR, Class D (PCV)), the more varied the role you can expect and the greater the salary. These are permanent roles based at Gibraltar Barracks at Minley (Surrey).
Plant Operator
Location: Minley, Closing date: 5 January 2009
Babcock Defence Services is seeking to recruit Plant Operators who have experience in driving and operating a broad range of Plant and Machinery (ranging from Back Hoe Tractors, Wheeled Loaders and Rough Terrain Forklifts). The more varied your qualifications and experience, the more likely that we can offer a higher salary. These are permanent roles based at Gibraltar Barracks at Minley (Surrey), the home of the Royal School of Military Engineering.
Plant Operator Mechanics
Location: Minley, Closing date: 5 January 2009
Babcock Defence Services are seeking to recruit Plant Operator Mechanics who have experience in maintaining earth moving Plant and Machinery and Engineering Construction Plant. These are permanent roles based at Gibraltar Barracks at Minley (Surrey), the home of the Royal School of Military Engineering. The more varied your qualifications and experince, the more likely that we can offer a higher salary.
Driver/Labourer
Location: Minley, Closing date: 1 December 2008
Babcock Defence Services is seeking to recruit two individuals who will have a dual role of driving cars and mini-buses as well as undertaking general portorage duties at the Royal School of Military Engineering’s fleet of vehicles. Individuals with the right motivation and commitment can expect to progress towards other qualifications to further their career within the Motor Transport Section. These are permanent roles based at Gibraltar Barracks at Minley (Surrey).
Service Bay Operative/Driver
Location: Minley, Closing date: 1 December 2008
Babcock Defence Services are seeking to recruit a Service Bay Operative/ Driver a the Royal School of Miltary Engineering Minley (Surrey). The person in this role will undertake all of the basic servicing and planned maintenance of the Royal School of Military Engineering’s vehicles at Gibraltar Barracks (Minley, Surrey). There may also be a requirement to drive a variety of vehicles as needs arise.
Plant Training Instructor
Location: Chatham - Wainscott, Closing date: 31 December 2008
Duties will involve the instructing and supervising of students in practical operating techniques, equipment care and maintenance, servicing and supporting theory lessons.