Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Royal Marine Barracks, Chivenor, Barnstaple, N Devon, EX31 4AZ. and 40 Commando RM, Norton Manor Camp, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6PF About the job Job summary This is an outstanding opportunity offered within Commando Logistics Regiment,(CLR) and 40 Commando Royal Marines which is both varied and rewarding. Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a fun but vital team? Are you a qualified Level 3 Vehicle Mechanic wanting to expand your experience by working on a diverse range of vehicles, plant and associated equipment? We will provide mentoring and training, also fully funded courses - some of which are residential. Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you 3 Commando Brigade (3 Cdo Bde) is composed of the Royal Marine Commandos, alongside sailors and soldiers from the Royal Navy, British Army and Airforce, also a strong cohort of civilian staff across 9 Units in the UK. The Commando Force is Transforming to the Future Commando Force which will rely on the continuity of a strong expanding civilian work force. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment where Civil Servants and Armed forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance, legal service; personnel and HR, project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description As part of a team supporting the Commando Force operational output, the tasks you will carry out will be Inspection and maintenance of a fleet of vehicles, including plant and associated equipment, through diagnosing faults identifying the best method of repair in line with laid down MOD standards in current technical Publications. Training may require attendance at residential courses, as required additional out of hours working and detached duty (work away from home base) may be required but will recompensed appropriately. Person specification We work in high pace close-knit teams and the post holder will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing faults and repairing all vehicles in the fleet. They will need to ensure all vehicle and equipment documentation is completed correctly, up to date by using the relevant MOD database and processes. They will also need to carryout mechanical, structural ad electrical repairs in accordance with current regulation and legislation. Licences Full UK Manual driving licence with no more than 6 points Qualifications Qualifications NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent, or time served experience - Essential. Full UK Manual driving licence with no more than 6 points Essential Essential: Good IT skills as will be required to use computer systems on a daily basis. Desirable but training will be provided Vehicle Examiner Inspection on vehicles MOT Tester Training will be provided Cat C Driving Licence (HGV medical required) Training provided. Previous experience working on Plant and Associated equipment. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Leadership Working Together We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Making Effective Decisions Benefits Alongside your salary of £25,180, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,294 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Site Specific Benefits Free onsite parking Use of Leisure facilities i.e. fully equipped Gym. Onsite Shop and Café. Use of mess Pay as dine facilities 40 Commando hold various inclusive events open to all civilian staff i.e Families Day Other benefits for Navy Command civil servants include: 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service A very competitive pension scheme Personal & professional development Alternative working patterns for many roles Access to a confidential, professional support service Discount schemes Bicycle / season ticket loans Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year In Navy Command 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 an apprenticeship as part of your role. Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service. In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver. An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be on-the-job, with the remaining off-the-job training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact. Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelors degree, or a Masters degree. Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship. Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. 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 may attracts. The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). 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% 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 (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. 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. This vacancy assesses suitability through Success Profiles, the recruitment framework used within the Civil Service. Each element will be scored accordingly. Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability/Personal Statement providing experience relevant to the role, no more than 500 words. During the Application stage candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours; Making Effective Decisions During the Interview stage candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours; Making Effective Decisions Leadership Working Together Experience relevant to the Position. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everyone irrespective of gender and ethnic group. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Your application must be completed by 23:55 on the closing date of the vacancy. Late submissions cannot be accepted. 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). 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. 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). 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 : Captain Darren Obrien, RMB Chivenor Email : darren.obrien178mod.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. Attachments 20241012_Navy Command Civil Service Applicant Pack V4-O Opens in new window (pdf, 3959kB) Candidate Information july 2020 Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) MOD Candidate Pack 2024 Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail