Army - Vehicle Mechanic/Fitter
Ministry of Defence
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 11th November 2024
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The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.
The posts advertised will be part of Field Army which is a command of the British Army responsible for generating and preparing forces for current and contingency operations, led by the Commander Field Army.
Are you a qualified Vehicle Mechanic looking for a new challenge? The Army needs lots of different vehicles and equipment, from tanks and quad bikes to HGVs and Land Rovers. Keeping them in good working order is a big job which is the responsibility of the Vehicle Mechanics. You will keep our vehicles on the road. It’s a great experience and we’ll give you first-class training.
We are looking for a friendly, well-organised and adaptable person to work alongside other civilians and military personnel and be part of the team.
The posts are full-time positions and are advertised at 37 hours per week.
Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Job description
As a Vehicle Mechanic, you will be responsible for a range of duties related to vehicle maintenance and repair. Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintenance, servicing and inspections for all relevant equipment platforms in accordance with policy.
- Forecast Maintenance in line with business priorities.
- Maintain issued personal tools, equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Supervise and manage the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) locker
- Monitor the Lifting and Recovery Equipment (LRE) within the Workshop, identify and quarantine out of date equipment by way of before and after use checks.
- Conduct asset management activity in accordance with policy.
- Demand and receipt spares in accordance with policy
- Demonstrate the highest possible standards of Engineering hygiene.
- Any other reasonable duties or details within their area of responsibility.
Person specification
We are looking for qualified engineer to join our team of military and civilian personnel who must be able to work as part of a team and manage their own workload. You will be customer focused and able to quickly build good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation.
You will have to be fully qualified (NVQ Level 3 as a minimum in Automotive Engineering) in the Automotive trade and have appropriate experience and qualifications to allow you to work with little or no supervision
Essential Criteria:
- NVQ/SVQ Level 3 as a minimum in Automotive Engineering or Former Army/Royal Marine Vehicle Mechanic Class One or MOD (RAF) Vehicle Inspector Q-GM (1) V-Insp
- Recent experience of automotive and general engineering processes
- UK driving licence C&E
- Basic IT Literacy – Microsoft Office
Desirable:
- HGV Vehicles experience
- Experience on Military Vehicles
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Personal and professional development of skills
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- Learning and Development
We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
Sites offer free parking, and many have subsidised gyms.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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Selection process details
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
- Managing a Quality Service
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours/:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Dawn Walsh
- Email : dawn.walsh900@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Further information
info@csc.gov.uk.
