Communications Technician

Communications Technician

Location: Wareham, Dorset, GB, BH20 6JA
(Bovington, near Wareham)

Work Location: Onsite at Bovington

Job Type: Full time / Permanent

Role : SF73880

Help keep vital defence systems connected and mission‑ready. At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. As a Communications Technician at Bovington, you’ll support defence operations by ensuring critical communication systems in armoured fighting vehicles are reliable, maintained, and ready for use.

The role

As part of a skilled team, you’ll inspect, diagnose, and repair communications equipment. You’ll respond to breakdowns and perform Level 1 repairs while maintaining quality standards.

• Inspect and test communications equipment, accurately recording findings and work requirements.
• Carry out Level 1 repairs in line with approved procedures and high‑quality standards.
• Identify faults, order spare parts, and prepare equipment for further repair when required.
• Respond to communication equipment breakdowns during working hours and on a rostered basis.

The role is based onsite at Bovington, with working times Monday to Thursday 08:00‑16:30 and Friday 08:00‑15:00, totaling 39 hours per week.

• Be physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Have a practical, hands‑on approach to technical work.
• Demonstrate reliability and attention to detail.
• Work effectively as part of a team in a safety‑focused environment.

• Full UK Category B driving licence.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain a Security Check (SC) security clearance. Positions may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, potentially affected by your place of birth, nationality, and residency.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑day special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading – the ability to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave (open February to March).
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one working day of paid leave a year to volunteer with a chosen organisation or registered charity.

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 car with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’.