Marine Engineer Job at Ministry of Defence, Gosport PO12

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Job Description

Details

Reference number

288943

Salary

£27,080
This post attracts a none pensionable allowance of £6000 p.a. in addition to the basic salary listed. The MOD conducts routine reviews of all pay related allowances that could impact on those that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Job grade

Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD - Air

Type of role

Education and Training
Engineering

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

    Location

    About the job

    Benefits

    Things you need to know

    Apply and further information

Location

Gosport, South East England, PO12 3BY

About the job

Job summary

Instructional position delivering instruction up to Foundation Degree level, (BTEC Higher national equivalent) to military marine engineering trainees in the aspects of Marine Transmission Systems.

The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working, Part-time working and Job Share working patterns will be considered.

'Please note that DSMARE is due to transfer to Navy Command within the period Nov 2024 to Nov 2025. This post may therefore be in scope for potential outsource under Project Selborne during this period.'

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for the instruction, up to Foundation Degree level, (BTEC Higher National equivalent), of military and civilian marine engineering trainees in delivery of theoretical and practical training of in-service Transmission Systems to trainees of all levels from the MoD, Industry, and Foreign and Commonwealth Armed Forces. The scope of this training includes the Construction of these systems, Operation, Maintenance, Diagnosis and Repair Techniques. Instructors are also required to complete formal assessment and evaluation of students. Regular duties include the maintenance and updating of existing training course documentation to reflect changes to equipment and technology, and assisting with the development of new courses, including the documentation, media and methods. This post includes a secondary role delivering Gas Turbine Propulsion systems training and instructors may be called upon to deliver training of other Marine Engineering Subjects, where the incumbent is suitably qualified and experienced. Minor maintenance of training equipment/training aids is also required as appropriate. Experience of training delivery and/or a teaching qualification (e.g Cert Ed/DTLLS) is desirable, although formal training in Defence Instructional Techniques (DTTT) and the opportunity to study for a civilian qualification in teaching will be made available to the successful candidate.

Person specification

A successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of training in the required subjects to classes of up to 24 trainees per class. Instructional loading will absorb up to 80% of your time. When not instructing, the post holder will be required to maintain currency in subject matter, prepare teaching material, upkeep designated subject course documentation, develop new training delivery techniques such as virtual & on line training, invigilate & mark examinations/ assessments, propose course ware change requirements and set new examination questions as appropriate. Once experienced, mentor and develop new team members.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Leadership
  • Communicating and Influencing

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

  • 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%
  • 25 Days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
  • 15 days Special leave with pay for Military Reserve Service
  • Free Parking
  • Subsidised site gym membership
  • On-site Creche and Nursery facilities
  • On-site there are a variety of refreshment kiosks and cafes, with popular high street stores within 5 minutes’ walk.

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 by 31st December 2022. 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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

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.

Applicants that are selected for interview will be assessed for their suitability as a Civil Servant using behaviour success profiles.


During the Application you will assessed on the following Behaviours:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions

During the Interview you will assessed on the following Behaviours:

  • Leadership
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions

They will also be required to undertake a short trade/employment test and to deliver a 20 minute presentation at the interview stage.
Selected candidates will be provided a list of suitable subjects for their presentation.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

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 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.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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. 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

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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.

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

    Name :
    Cdr Douglas Ritchie
    Email :
    Douglas.Ritchie694@mod.gov.uk
    Telephone :
    02392 542156

Recruitment team

    Email :
    dbscivpers-resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. Please refer to the attached Candidate Information guide.

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