About Babcock
Babcock is an engineering services company. They specialise in defence, nuclear and emergency technology and infrastructure.
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Job description from Babcock
Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Location: RAF Halton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF52347
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 Warehouse Operative at RAF Halton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
The role
As a Warehouse Operative, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Babcock delivers critical and vital aviation services to the civil and defence sectors with unrivalled expertise. We are capable, agile and ready for action and through our proven experience and unwavering focus on safe and efficient delivery, we are a trusted name in a complex world.
Day to day, you'll provide support, as required, to this exciting function within Barrack stores to meet customer needs at RAF Halton.
- Ensuring that all documentation is produced, maintained, and recorded in accordance with our policy.
- Assisting with all internal office moves on Station, and delivery/collection of required furniture.
- Disposal of all furniture items in line with current policy and complete the delivery and installation of all items of furniture in Station Married Quarters
- Pick, pack, and issue of all technical items to Station sections as required.
- Correct control and accounting of all stock items and assist in all areas of supply as and when required.
This role full time at 39 hours per week, working Monday to Friday from 08:00-17:00 with a 4pm finish on Fridays. This role will be based onsite at RAF Halton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
Essential experience of the Warehouse Operative:
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel
- Full UK Driving License is desirable
- Able to assit with delivery and collection of furniture
We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve BPSS & SC security clearance for this role.
Our Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
- Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
- '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
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock International have 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.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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Job insights from Breakroom
Warehouse operative
Warehouse operatives take delivery of goods, and pick, pack and dispatch products
What you’ll do as a warehouse operative:
- Take delivery of goods and raw materials
- Pack and wrap goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Load goods ready for dispatch
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Night work
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
What employees say
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Babcock pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
92% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Babcock pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
77% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Under 21s get paid less than everyone else
Do Babcock pay the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 23.
See what Babcock pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 23.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Babcock get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
74% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Babcock pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
88% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Babcock do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
79% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Babcock?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 52% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 16% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 8% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 24% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Babcock worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
84% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Babcock workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
53% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to change shifts
How easy is it for Babcock workers to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
How we know this
71% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Babcock?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
97% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Babcock managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
90% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Babcock?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
98% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Babcock job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
100% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Babcock good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
47% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Babcock feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Babcock get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
88% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Babcock?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
40% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Babcock enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
79% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Babcock recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Babcock?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Babcock?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Babcock head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
82% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Babcock is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Babcock employees say about their job
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Best thing
Working on aircraft
Worst thing
The management are very out of touch and disregard saftey to get results
Babcock Employee, July 2023
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Best thing
Going home
Worst thing
Managers that aren't leaders
Babcock Service engineer, July 2023
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