About the job Job summary The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 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. As such using data to aid understanding of our workforce is vital. 102 Operational Sustainment 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. Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you The 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. Your responsibilities will be to: 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 units inspection programme is implemented Important part in the interface between the user carrying out Equipment Care and Equipment Support 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 Officers (MT SNCOs 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 Reports 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 SNCOs for the correct testing and recording of the Sub Unit lifting tackle, cranes, winches, recovery and miscellaneous mechanical and electrical equipment Conduct roadworthiness inspections of all vehicles held by the unit and complete mandatory roadworthiness inspection reports on completion of course, D827 Inspector Vehicles and deemed competent on specific equipment to be appointed and authorised as a competent vehicle inspector Complete all necessary annual continuation training to remain competent As an authorised Engineering Supervisor deliver continuation training to all Unit vehicle inspectors as per MoD policy Line Management of four civilian fitters Person specification The ideal candidate will have 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. You will have had experience of maintaining electronic and hard copy documentation and line management of staff. The post requires formal qualifications and evidence of experience of vehicle workshop management at a senior level. Qualifications Essential: 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 Desirable : ISO 9001 QMS or equivalent Lifting and recovery Health and Safety manager in an Engineering environment The successful candidate will be required to attend: Equipment Manager course Equipment Support Managers course The primary location of the position is the Army Reserve Centre (ARC) in Telford, however you will have responsibility for two other facilities at the ARC's in Stoke on Trent and Loughborough 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. 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 Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Working Together Benefits 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. 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. 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. At application you will need to provide a CV including your job history, full qualification details and previous skills and experience. You will also need to provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words demonstrating your suitability for the role, providing evidence of the essential qualifications, Information Technology skills and your knowledge and recent experience in a management role in an engineering workshop. At interview you will be assessed against the following Making effective decisions Communicating and influencing Working together Managing a quality service Sifting is due to take place within 7 working days of the closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed but these will be held online via Microsoft Teams. A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, 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-Resourcingteam3mod.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. 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). 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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. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). 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 : Nigel Orrell Email : nigel.orrell849mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk 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: infocsc.gov.uk.