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Mechanical Transport Fitter Chargehand
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MT Fitter Chargehand (Vehicle Maintenance Bay Civilian Fitter Supervisor)
Job Summary
The MT Fitter Chargehand (Vehicle Maintenance Bay Civilian Fitter Supervisor) is responsible for the supervision, tasking and technical oversight of personnel undertaking maintenance and rectification activities on RAF Waddington's Green and Yellow Fleet vehicles. The post holder ensures maintenance activities are conducted safely, efficiently and in accordance with regulatory requirements, whilst maintaining engineering standards, tool control, workshop housekeeping and compliance arrangements. The role acts as a key liaison between engineering staff, contractors, delivery teams and station stakeholders to ensure vehicle availability supports operational requirements.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Due to the nature of the role, part time and job share arrangements may be considered, subject to the requirement that full-time hours are fully covered (or business needs are met).
Job Description
Reporting to:
Officer Commanding Ground Engineering Flight (functional responsibility).
Directly managed by: Mechanical Trade Manager (MTM).
Reporting Officer: Officer Commanding Engineering Support Squadron.
Purpose of the Role
To supervise and coordinate maintenance, inspection and repair activities within the Vehicle Maintenance Bay (VMB), ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of vehicle engineering support for RAF Waddington operational activities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Supervision
- Supervise and task civilian and military vehicle fitters.
- Allocate maintenance and rectification activities to maximise productivity and vehicle availability.
- Monitor standards of workmanship and compliance across the Vehicle Maintenance Bay.
- Provide day-to-day technical guidance and support to engineering personnel.
Vehicle Maintenance Management
- Oversee scheduled maintenance and rectification of Green and Yellow Fleet vehicles.
- Undertake maintenance activities in accordance with Defence and manufacturer maintenance standards.
- Ensure all maintenance documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Monitor vehicle serviceability and prioritise repairs to support operational outputs.
Engineering Governance and Assurance
- Ensure compliance with engineering procedures, AESOs and local orders.
- Enforce tool control procedures and engineering best practice.
- Monitor quality standards within the maintenance environment.
- Support continuous improvement and engineering assurance activities.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with contractors, Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), Role Office, ASE Controller and other support organisations.
- Coordinate maintenance activity with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support management reporting and vehicle availability planning.
Workshop Management
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping and workshop husbandry.
- Maintain safe working environments and ensure correct use of PPE.
- Act as Deputy FLAP Custodian and ensure compliant storage, handling and accountability of fuels, lubricants and associated products.
- Support SHEF, QA, Continuous Improvement, C-Stores and associated engineering governance activities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential Criteria:
- Significant experience in vehicle maintenance, mechanical engineering or fleet engineering activities.
- Experience supervising technical staff within a workshop, engineering or maintenance environment.
- Experience planning, allocating and overseeing maintenance work programmes.
- Experience operating within a regulated engineering or safety-critical environment.
- Experience maintaining engineering records and technical documentation.
- Experience working with contractors and external stakeholders.
Technical / Professional Skills
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- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and fault rectification principles.
- Knowledge of engineering compliance, quality assurance and maintenance governance.
- Understanding of workshop safety management and risk assessment processes.
- Understanding of FLAP management, COSHH and environmental requirements.
- Ability to interpret technical publications, maintenance instructions and engineering policy.
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Qualifications
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Maintenance or Light/Heavy Vehicle Technology.
- Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent professional experience.
- IRTEC or equivalent vehicle engineering accreditation.
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- Supervisory or team leadership qualification.
- Experience within MOD, military or defence engineering environments.
Success Profile Behaviours
Leadership
- Provides clear direction and supervision to technical teams.
- Creates a positive and inclusive working environment.
- Supports development and performance of engineering personnel.
- Maintains high standards of professionalism and accountability.
Managing a Quality Service
- Ensures maintenance outputs meet required standards.
- Focuses on customer and operational requirements.
- Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintains compliance with engineering governance requirements.
Delivering at Pace
- Prioritises work effectively to meet operational deadlines.
- Maintains quality and safety under pressure.
- Balances competing maintenance demands.
- Monitors progress and addresses delays promptly.
Making Effective Decisions
- Uses engineering evidence to make sound decisions.
- Assesses risks and determines appropriate actions.
- Escalates issues where necessary.
- Considers operational impact when prioritising maintenance activity.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
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.
- 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 employer contribution of 28.97%
Please Note:
- 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.
- Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
- 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.
- MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
- Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
- This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
- Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
- Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability (750 words).
- At sift, candidates will be assessed against their CV and Statement of suitability.
- Behaviours:
- At interview, candidates will be assessed against the following:
- Leadership
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- At interview, candidates will be assessed against the following:
- Technical Assessment:
- You will complete a practical or scenario-based assessment designed to evaluate:
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge.
- Workshop supervision capability.
- Safety and engineering compliance awareness.
- Prioritisation of maintenance activities.
- Technical decision-making and fault diagnosis.
- You will complete a practical or scenario-based assessment designed to evaluate:
- Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
- 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.
- As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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,
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