Security Access Controller
Security Access Controller
Job Title: Security Access Controller
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £24,500 - £28,000 Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF73443
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 Security Access Controller at our Plymouth, Devon site.
The role
As a Security Access Controller, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll play a key role in safeguarding one of the UK’s most secure sites. You’ll manage access to the dockyard, ensuring that only authorised personnel and visitors are granted entry - helping to protect critical infrastructure and operations.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in security and administration, working closely with a wide range of stakeholders in a dynamic, high-security environment. You’ll build essential skills in compliance, communication, and operational coordination while contributing to something bigger.
Day-to-day, you’ll be required to:
Manage access to secure areas, ensuring all entry processes meet strict security protocols
Operate access control systems, including issuing and renewing passes and ID cards
Conduct security checks and maintaining accurate visitor and personnel records
Support visitors and colleagues by providing professional front-of-house customer service
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate site access
This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, based on site at Devonport.
Essential experience of the Security Access Controller
Experience in administration and/or customer service within a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
High attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion
Qualifications for the Security Access Controller
GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade A–C or equivalent)
Completed or willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Administration
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain 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. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. ‘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
We call that lifetime engineering.
Join us and see how far we can go, together.
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 careers@babcockinternational.com 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: 02/06/2026
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