Army - Equipment Support Manager

159 RLC, Territorial House, Telford, TF2 7DX

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Job Summary

The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs over 12,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army such as using data to aid understanding of our workforce is vital.

102 Logistic Brigade is to be prepared to deploy trained force elements, including the Brigade Headquarters, world-wide, within Readiness to Deploy in order to support 1 UK Divisions’ military contribution to a national, NATO or multi-national force. Responsible for the setting up of field hospitals and evacuation of casualties from theatre. Involves complex logistic processes and requires a detailed plan for ammunition fuel, transport, prisoners of war, humanitarian assistance, rear area security and medical operations.

159 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) is an Army Reserve Logistic Regiment, made up five squadrons spread across the Midlands. Their operational role is to augment their sister regular regiments with supply capability. We regularly deploy soldiers on operations and maintain our warfighting capability through deliberate, high-quality training.

159 RLC is looking for a friendly, well-organised and adaptable Equipment Support Manager to join our encouraging and welcoming team of dedicated military and civil servants.

The primary location of the position is the Army Reserve Centre (ARC) in Telford, however you will have responsibility for the second facility at the ARC in Stoke on Trent which you will be required to travel to. There will also be occasions when you will be required to travel to the other unit sites (Canley, West Bromwich and Burton on Trent) to conduct meetings, supervision and assurance/audit activity.

The vacant post is a full-time position and advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

As the Equipment Support Manager you will be responsible for the control, management and coordination of all Level 2 Equipment Support (ES) and supervision of ES related elements of Equipment Care (EC) within the unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line Management of three civilian Fitters.
• Ensure the proper tools are available and used when appropriate. They are to be in serviceable condition and in calibration where necessary, a nominated individual within the Squadrons being given specific responsibility for this.
• Ensure all Fitters comply with Health & Safety regulations.
• Ensure the unit’s inspection programme is implemented.
• Important part in the interface between the user carrying out Equipment Care (EC) and Equipment Support (ES) provision. The Equipment Manager is to ensure effective ES is provided to the Regt.
• In conjunction with the (Motor Transport Warrant Officer (MTWO) and squadron (Sqn) Motor Transport Senior Non-Commissioned Officer’s (MT SNCO’s) you are responsible for the following: Maintaining a Damage Report register. Originals and copies are to be distributed as per direction at Chapter 3 of the Unit Equipment care Directive.
• Running and maintaining the Regimental Equipment Failure Reports register and ensuring all raised Equipment Failure Reports are done accurately and managed effectively using Joint Asset Management Equipment Support (JAMES) Component Re-ports when equipment is supported on JAMES.
• Action any warranty repair and maintaining the Regimental warranty repair register, in conjunction with Squadron Fitters.
• Taking the lead on all Serious Safety Signals received to unit.
• Ensuring Army Equipment Support Publication Technical Library remains 100% accurate.
• Maintenance and servicing are conducted in accordance with policy and amendment number.
• Regimental lead for all Lifting Equipment and is to maintain registers in accordance with policy. The Equipment Manager is deemed competent Master Lifting
• Equipment Record Keepers by Brigade Electrical and Mechanical Engineer.
• Responsible in conjunction with the Squadron MT SNCO’s for the correct testing and recording of the Sub Unit lifting tackle, cranes, winches, recovery and miscellaneous mechanical and electrical equipment.
  
  

As the Equipment Support Manager you will be responsible for the control, management and coordination of all Level 2 Equipment Support (ES) and supervision of ES related elements of Equipment Care (EC) within the unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line Management of three civilian Fitters.
• Ensure the proper tools are available and used when appropriate. They are to be in serviceable condition and in calibration where necessary, a nominated individual within the Squadrons being given specific responsibility for this.
• Ensure all Fitters comply with Health & Safety regulations.
• Ensure the unit’s inspection programme is implemented.
• Important part in the interface between the user carrying out Equipment Care (EC) and Equipment Support (ES) provision. The Equipment Manager is to ensure effective ES is provided to the Regt.
• In conjunction with the (Motor Transport Warrant Officer (MTWO) and squadron (Sqn) Motor Transport Senior Non-Commissioned Officer’s (MT SNCO’s) you are responsible for the following: Maintaining a Damage Report register. Originals and copies are to be distributed as per direction at Chapter 3 of the Unit Equipment care Directive.
• Running and maintaining the Regimental Equipment Failure Reports register and ensuring all raised Equipment Failure Reports are done accurately and managed effectively using Joint Asset Management Equipment Support (JAMES) Component Re-ports when equipment is supported on JAMES.
• Action any warranty repair and maintaining the Regimental warranty repair register, in conjunction with Squadron Fitters.
• Taking the lead on all Serious Safety Signals received to unit.
• Ensuring Army Equipment Support Publication Technical Library remains 100% accurate.
• Maintenance and servicing are conducted in accordance with policy and amendment number.
• Regimental lead for all Lifting Equipment and is to maintain registers in accordance with policy. The Equipment Manager is deemed competent Master Lifting
• Equipment Record Keepers by Brigade Electrical and Mechanical Engineer.
• Responsible in conjunction with the Squadron MT SNCO’s for the correct testing and recording of the Sub Unit lifting tackle, cranes, winches, recovery and miscellaneous mechanical and electrical equipment.
  
  

Person specification

Essential Skills And Qualifications:

• You will have had experience of maintaining electronic and hard copy documentation and line management of staff.
• NVQ Level 4 in mechanical engineering, or Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in mechanical engineering, or NVQ Level 3 (Ordinary National Certificate or Ordinary National Diploma) with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 4 years experience as a DVSA Inspector. For the qualifications list for a DVSA Inspector click here - link and to check the eligibility criteria to become a DVSA Inspector please click here - link
• UK Driving Licence – Cat B, B+E, C and C+E
  
  

Desirable Skills:

• Evidence of experience of vehicle workshop management at a senior level.
• Experience in a management role in an engineering workshop carrying out maintenance, modification, inspection certification and testing of wheeled vehicles up to HGV. Also, inspection and testing of ancillary equipment including water heater, generating equipment and high-pressure washers and the management of Lifting and Recovery Equipment.
• ISO 9001 QMS or equivalent
• Lifting and recovery
• Health and Safety manager in an Engineering environment
  
  

Licences

UK Driving Licence – Cat B, B+E, C and C+E

Qualifications

NVQ Level 4 in mechanical engineering, or Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in mechanical engineering, or NVQ Level 3 (Ordinary National Certificate or Ordinary National Diploma) with relevant experience. Minimum of 4 years experience as a DVSA Inspector.

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
  
  

Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

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:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• 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 and Experience.

At the application stage you will be assessed against the following:

• Your CV - details to include job history and qualification details.
• Personal Statement - of a maximum of 500 words to demonstrate suitability for the role by providing evidence of the essential qualifications, Line Management skills, and your relevant knowledge an experience to the position.
  
  

At the interview stage you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:

• Communicating & influencing
• Making effective decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working together
  
  

Further Information:

Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date.

Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be held via MS Teams (video). We endeavour to keep 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: [email protected] .

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.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

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.

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 the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  

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.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact :

• Name : Nigel Orrell
• Email : [email protected]
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]
  
  

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].