Job Title: Systems Operator
Location: Colerne, Chippenham
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Systems Operator at our Colerne site.
The role
As a Systems Operator, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. The Systems Operator will support the Service Delivery team within the Infrastructure Operations area, which is a key workstream within Skynet, supporting the delivery of the Skynet Service Delivery Wrap Programme
Day-to-day, you’ll assist with preventative maintenance tasks on the equipment within the ground station, as well as:
1. Assist with scheduled Operational and Network Support tasks.
2. Assist with the monitoring and investigation of faults on the systems employed at the satellite ground station.
3. Undertake fault monitoring and rectification activities, maintaining records and reports of work completed.
4. Assist with installation / modification work.
5. Routine administration and daily check tasks
This role is full time and based onsite at Colerne.
Essential experience of the Systems Operator:
6. Knowledge of a Physics or General Science subject, with a keen interest in technology and electronics
7. Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
8. Be able to work as part of a close-knit team.
9. Capable of manipulating and understanding spreadsheets, databases, and applications
Qualifications for the Systems Operator:
10. GCSE or Equivalent to Grade C or above in Maths and English and a Science based subject
Security Clearance
11. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
12. 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 offer
13. Generous holiday allowance
14. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
15. Employee share scheme
16. Employee shopping savings portal
17. Payment of Professional Fees
18. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
19. 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
20. ‘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
21. The honour and responsibility of equipping our armed forces.
22. A relocation package for those outside of the region.
23. Opportunities to develop your career.