Assistant Building Custodian

Overview

This is a full-time permanent opportunity with Babcock International Group for an Assistant Building Custodian based in Bovington near Wareham, Dorset. The position offers a salary of £27,276.60 plus benefits and is focused on helping essential defence and engineering facilities operate safely, securely, and efficiently.

In this hands-on role, you will contribute to the upkeep of buildings, equipment, and site infrastructure, making sure operational standards are consistently maintained across the workplace.

Key duties

• Unlock and secure buildings, ensuring all spaces remain safe, controlled, and ready for use.
• Log and escalate building defects, repair requirements, and infrastructure concerns.
• Complete routine fire safety inspections, including checks on alarms and extinguishers.
• Manage keys and oversee access arrangements for internal and external training areas.
• Assist with equipment inspections, stock monitoring, and the upkeep of accurate records and databases.

Working pattern

The role is site-based at Bovington. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, for a total of 40 hours each week.

Essential experience and skills

• Background in stores, facilities support, or a comparable operational setting.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office or similar software to maintain records and database information.
• Strong customer service approach with clear verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence with at least Category B entitlement.
• Ability to obtain and keep Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Awareness that eligibility for some roles may depend on nationality, citizenship history, place of birth, or residency status because of security and trade control rules.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Matched pension contributions with life assurance cover.
• Access to digital GP services, an annual health check, and nutrition consultations via Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee savings portal for retail and shopping discounts.
• Payment of professional fees.
• 10 days of special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
• Holiday trading option, allowing UK employees to buy extra leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave during the annual window running from February to March.
• One paid Be Kind Day each year, or equivalent hours, to support volunteering with a charity or chosen organisation.

About Babcock

Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation with more than 26,000 people working together to support national security and public infrastructure. The business spans work from initial design through to final decommissioning, offering careers that aim to make a meaningful difference while supporting work-life balance.

Additional information

Babcock is a disability-confident committed employer and welcomes applicants who may need reasonable adjustments during the application or selection process. Flexible working can be discussed at interview, including alternative working patterns.

Application notes

Early interest is encouraged, as the advert may close before the stated deadline if a large number of strong applications are received. Closing date: 23/06/2026.