Trainee Survival Equipment Technician

Job Title : Trainee Survival Equipment Technician

Location : Amesbury Salisbury

Compensation : 27000 Benefits

Role Type : Full time / Permanent

Role ID : SF68744

Start Your Career in Aviation Safety and Train for a Role That Saves Lives

At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together. If you join us you can play your part as a Trainee Survival Equipment Technician at Boscombe Down near Salisbury Wiltshire .

The role

As a Trainee Survival Equipment Technician youll enter an exciting aviation Engineering environment where youll learn to maintain and repair survival equipment essential for the safety of pilots during flying training and beyond. Its a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience develop technical skills and build a career that matters.

Day-to-day youll support the future pilots of the Army Royal Navy and Royal Air Force making a real difference to national defence and aircrew safety.

• Repair and maintain aircrew survival systems and equipment
• Carry out routine maintenance on clothing parachutes emergency beacons and flotation devices
• Manage stock checks consumables and tool control
• Assist with sizing and fitting helmets parachutes gloves and boots for cadets
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain accurate records

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

This role is full time 40 hours per week and is based on site at Boscombe Down.

Essential experience of the Trainee Survival Equipment Technician

Qualifications for the Trainee Survival Equipment Technician

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain an enhanced DBS and Child Barring Service 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 - ().

What we offer

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.

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 with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date : 26 / 11 / 2025

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Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Hand Tools,caterpillar,Computer Operation,Industrial Equipment,Industrial Maintenance,Mechanical Knowledge,Schematics,Maintenance,Hydraulics,Equipment Repair,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Trainee

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1