About the job

Job summary

A opportunity has arisen to recruit a number of Vehicle Mechanics to inspect and deliver Equipment Support to an Operational Front-Line Command Unit. Details of the job can be found within the Job Description.

Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities.  Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.

This positions are advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

1. Carry out repairs, maintenance and inspection to vehicles and various types of equipment.
2. Competent conducting mechanical and vehicle electrical work. Limited welding, limited soldering, limited sheet metal work, brush painting and local manufacture work.
3. Comply with current manual inspection and repair standards.
4. Driving tasks, including movement of vehicles within the camp. Road tests and brake tests on designated areas.
5. Completion of documentation in accordance with the utilised Management Information System.
6. Collection and return of spares and tools from the stores department.
7. Maintain and utilise your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
8. Maintain a clean and safe working environment, complying with SHEP policies.
9. Comply with Staff regulations.
10. Carryout before use inspections of all lifting tackle, hoists, abrasive wheels and other equipment to ensure that they are safe and serviceable.
11. Utilise computer diagnostics tools.
12. All other tasks commensurate of role as directed by line management.

Person specification

Candidates wishing to apply need to hold an NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Mechanics and Maintenance or equivalent.
Ideally four or more years current experience working in vehicle maintenance and repair. (A minimum of two years is required to be considered).
A valid driving licence for category B and B+E are essential; category C, C1, C+E are desirable.

Previous experience of inspection and repair of current military vehicles.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £27,160, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,333 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

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Selection process details

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All applications will be initially sifted and those successful will be invited to attend an interview followed by a practical assessment. All PPE and any tools required will be provided.

Statement of Suitability

Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 500 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.

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.

The role currently being advertised has been assessed as business critical. Applications are accepted from candidates who meet the eligibility criteria listed in the advert, including from those who will require sponsorship to enable them to work legally in the UK*

*Please note the Civil Service Nationality Rules will also need to be met. The Civil Service Nationality Rules operate independently and in addition to the UK Immigration Rules and must be met before an individual can take up employment in the Civil Service. The Civil Service Nationality Rules do not apply to UK, Irish and Commonwealth nationals, or to those who are eligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme, but do apply to all other nationalities- including EU/EEA nationals who are ineligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

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. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

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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). 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.