Army - Vehicle Mechanic/Fitter

About the job Job summary 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 are 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.
Its a great experience and well 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to Health (COSHH) locker Monitor the Lifting and Recovery Equipment (LRE) within the Workshop, identify and quarantine out of date equipment by way of before and after use checks.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 engineers to join our team of military and civilian personnel and must be able to work as part of a team and manage their own workload.
They will be customer focused and able to quickly build good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation.
They 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 them to work with little or no supervision.
Qualifications Essential: NVQ/SVQ Level 3 as a minimum in Automotive Engineering or Former Army/Royal Marine Vehicle Mechanic Class One or MOD (RAF) Vehicle InspectorQ-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 Licences UK driving licence C&E Qualifications 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 Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Managing a Quality Service Benefits Alongside your salary of 23,310, Ministry of Defence contributes 6,752 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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 27% 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.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.
This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments.
Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance.
Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).
Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
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.
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Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences.
Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template (including job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills.
You will be assessed against the following behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service At sift, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours: Managing a Quality Service At interview you will be assessed against the following Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews.
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: ****** .
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.
Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.
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Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.
Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
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).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities.
As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : 1st (United Kingdom) Division Civilian Workforce Team Email : ****** Recruitment team Email : ****** Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application.
If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP.
If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: , Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: ******.