UK Ministry of Defence
SO3 Driving Assurance
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Job Summary
No 2 Mechanical Transport Squadron (2 MT Sqn) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated SO3 Driving Assurance to deliver and assure driver training, assure driver competence and manage transport compliance activities across the Squadron. This is a rewarding role at the heart of operational support, combining instructional responsibilities with safety assurance and regulatory compliance.
You will play a key role in delivering and ensuring compliant driver training, that statutory and Defence regulations are complied with, and that robust assurance processes are maintained to support operational effectiveness and road safety.
This position offers the opportunity to influence standards, improve training delivery, work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute directly to the safety and readiness of Squadron personnel.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Reporting to Officer Commanding 2 MT Squadron, the SO3 Driving Assurance is responsible for the management and delivery of driver training and supporting assurance activities.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Managing and delivering driver training programmes, including initial, continuation and familiarisation training.
- Assurance of driver competence, qualification status and regulatory compliance through monitoring of driver records and associated databases.
- Acting as the Squadron focal point for driver training assurance and governance.
- Managing tachograph compliance and drivers' hours monitoring in accordance with Defence and statutory requirements, using relevant management information systems.
- Identifying trends, risks and areas for improvement, implementing corrective actions where required actively contributing to continuous improvement activities.
- Acting as a Defence Trainer Supervisor where appropriately qualified to assess and support instructors in maintaining training standards.
- Delivering training packages including Human Factors, Manual Handling and Diversity & Inclusion awareness.
- Undertaking Defence Road Safety Advisor responsibilities and promoting safe driving practices across the organisation.
- Supporting internal assurance activities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Advising managers and stakeholders on driver training, compliance and road safety matters.
- Producing reports, statistics and management information to support decision-making.
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. Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Experience within MOD transport operations, logistics, driver training or safety assurance.
- Knowledge of driver hours, tachograph regulations or transport compliance processes.
- Experience of delivering driver training, coaching, instruction or workplace learning activities.
- Experience of monitoring compliance against policies, procedures or regulatory requirements.
- Experience of maintaining accurate records, databases and management information.
- Ability to communicate clearly and influence a range of stakeholders.
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Desirable Criteria
- Experience of quality assurance, audit or governance activities.
- A recognised defence instructional or training qualification.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Full UK Driving Licence: Cat B & Cat C+E
Desirable Qualifications
- Full UK Driving Licence: Cat D
- ADR
Licences
- UK Driving Licence Cat B and Cat C+E
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Developing Self and Others
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 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).
Benefits Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Training and personal development.
- 25 days paid annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service, plus leave for HM The King's Birthday.
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities.
- Highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Access to onsite fitness facilities and military-led fitness opportunities where available.
MOD offers support and development in your career, that you may be able to undertake as part of this role. Successful candidates can discuss learning and development opportunities with their manager once in post.
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 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. (500 Word count)
At Application Stage, You Will Be Assessed Against:
Behaviours
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
Experience (assessed Through CV And Personal Statement)
- Experience of delivering training, instruction, coaching or learning activities.
- Experience of monitoring compliance, assurance or regulatory requirements.
- Experience of maintaining accurate records and using information to improve service delivery.
In the event of a significant number of applications, an initial sift may be conducted on Developing Self and Others.
Candidates who are successful at the initial sift will then progress to a full sift.
At Interview Stage, You Will Be Assessed Against:
Behaviours
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
Experience
- Experience of delivering driver training and developing others.
- Experience of compliance monitoring and assurance activities.
- Experience of improving processes and maintaining service standards.
Timelines
Application sifting is scheduled to take place during the week commencing 24 Aug 26.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 14 Sep 26.
We endeavour to adhere to these dates; however, they are subject to change to meet business requirements.
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.
There may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all DCS candidates that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as a high volume of applications, seasonal demand, or peak periods, the employer may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both DCS and non-DCS applicants.
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
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