About the role

  • Document Controller ensuring the transition from paper-based to digital systems at Babcock. Supporting critical projects with accurate document management at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Responsibilities

  • As a Document Controller, you’ll play a key part in a major transformation helping shift the organisation from paper-based information to fully digital systems.
  • Your work will influence how vital data is stored, managed and accessed for years to come.
  • Day-to-day, you’ll ensure that essential technical documents are accurately captured, digitised and maintained.
  • You’ll help prepare information that supports critical defence, marine and engineering projects, making sure teams have the reliable data they need to work safely and effectively.
  • Prepare and digitise hard copy documentation for processing.
  • Quality‑check and index electronic images to the required standards.
  • Ensure all digitised materials meet agreed time, quality and accuracy expectations.
  • Support core Technical Information Centre (TIC) activities as directed.
  • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to keep projects on track.

Requirements

  • Essential experience of the Document Controller
  • Strong computer and keyboard skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to solve problems independently and proactively.
  • Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working with others to deliver high‑quality outputs to time and budget.
  • Experience in digitising hard copy documents - Desirable
  • GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration.
  • Additional administrative or document‑management‑related certifications - Desirable
  • Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Benefits

  • 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 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.
  • ‘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

Job title

Document Controller

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£27,434 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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