Fuels Group Operator

We Served; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Fuels Group Operator for its RAF Northolt site, based in London. The role involves preparing refuel vehicles and conducting fuel testing, while ensuring compliance with military regulations. Candidates must hold a valid DVLA Category C license and a CPC, along with having relevant experience in fuel operations. The position offers generous benefits, including a pension scheme, health checks, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with fuels in either a civilian or military environment.
• Proficient in using IT systems for reporting, record-keeping, and operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare refuel vehicles and conduct fuel testing.
• Comply with military regulations using various equipment.
• Complete vehicle checks and report unserviceable conditions.
• Operate mechanized equipment with proper authorization.

Skills

Experience with fuels

Proficient in IT systems

Education

Valid DVLA Category C licence

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Job description

Job Title: Fuels Group Operator

Location: Ruislip, London

Compensation: £32,126.44 + Benefits + Shift Allowance

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF70174

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 Fuels Group Operator at our RAF Northolt, London site.

The role

As a Fuels Group Operator, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be working at the heart of a unique airfield environment, supporting critical operations and contributing to the success of our mission.

Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:

• Prepare refuel vehicles, conduct fuel testing, and complete additional tasks as required by supervisors or site management.
• Carry out all duties in compliance with military regulations, using a range of civilian and military equipment, and adhering to approved Safe Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Complete daily first and last vehicle checks, promptly reporting any defects or unserviceable conditions to the Fuels Manager.
• Operate a mixed fleet of mechanised equipment, ensuring proper training and authorisation before use.

This role is full time working 37.5 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Northolt, London. This role typically involves an average of 37.5 hours per week, worked on a 12-hour shift pattern (4 days on, 4 days off) covering a 24-hour operation with both early and late shifts. Due to the nature of military support, occasional overtime may be required to meet operational demands.

Essential experience of the Fuels Group Operator

• Previous experience working with fuels in either a civilian or military environment.
• Proficient in using IT systems for reporting, record-keeping, and operational tasks.

Qualifications for the Fuels Group Operator

Holds a valid DVLA Category C licence along with a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (DBS) / Security Check (SC) 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 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• 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 UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘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
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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 [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. 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.

Closing date: 05/01/2026