UK Ministry of Defence
Army - Vehicle Technician
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Job Summary
Vehicle Technicians across the Army have a keen eye for the finer detail, are enthusiastic about delivering the highest level of standards, all whilst working as part of a team to deliver results as efficiently as possible to meet our customer's expectations.
The successful applicant will be part of a small but lively team supporting vehicle maintenance, recovery and equipment care of a wide range of vehicles, including armoured tracked and wheeled vehicles.
Applicants who do not meet the required standard may be offered at a lower level position (Skill Zone 3).
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week with the exciting opportunity to achieve that with a flexible approach.
Job Description
As a Vehicle Technician, you will service and repair all systems within the vehicle including engine and exhaust systems, air brakes, air conditioning and electronics. Work will range from replacing parts, to solving complex faults using diagnostic methods and equipment. With evermore complex technologies, the tasks are constantly changing. As a qualified Vehicle Technician in servicing and maintaining light or heavy vehicles you will continue to develop your trade knowledge on tracked vehicles and specialist artillery specific equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspection and confirmation sign off regarding Q&A (Quality & Assurance) of critical vehicle systems post repair of own work and that of others within the workshop environment.
- Carry out a variety of maintenance and repair work on various military equipment.
- Visual inspections and care of military vehicles.
- Completion of all relevant documentation.
- Working with experienced System Technicians on more complex and extensive diagnostic and repair tasks.
- Ability to work in a team and as an individual.
- Ensure that appropriate quality standards are achieved and maintained in all aspects of work with the interpretation and application of regulations and conditions where required.
- Comply with regulations published under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- Carry out all aspects of mandatory training including Information Management Training and JAMES Training (an asset management tool) as required by role.
Person specification
Essential Skills:
- Full UK Driving Licence is required.
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in light or heavy vehicle mechanical qualification or VM Class 1 or Tri-Service Equivalent.
- Passion and interest in vehicles and engineering.
- Motivated and a team player.
- Good attention to detail.
Licences
- Full UK Driving Licence is required.
Qualifications
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in light or heavy vehicle mechanical qualification or VM Class 1 or Tri-Service Equivalent.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Technical: Designing Systems & Solutions - tackling novel or challenging problems.
- Technical: Regulatory Knowledge - understand health and safety implications of role.
Salary and Benefits
- Alongside your salary of £29,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,572 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
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:
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- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
- Highly competitive pension scheme with a 28.97% contribution.
- 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.
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
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
At Sift, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
- CV - to include job history and qualification details.
- Personal Statement - no more than 250 words demonstrating your relevant skills and knowledge listed in the essential skills in the advert.
At Interview, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
Behaviours
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
Technical Skills
- Designing Systems & Solutions - tackling novel or challenging problems.
- Regulatory Knowledge - understand health and safety implications of role.
Click here for further details: Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Career Framework, November 2021 (Version 2)
Experience
Experience based question based on your Personal Statement
Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date.
Interview dates are to be confirmed. We endeavour to stick to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.
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.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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