Hybrid Document Controller

at Babcock International Group

• Job title: Document Controller
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £27,434 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Plymouth, United Kingdom

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