Industrial Technician (Shift) MOD-Air

Who Are We?

RAF Menwith Hill is an integral part of the worldwide defence communications network and provides intelligence support for United Kingdom, United States and allied interests. The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Department is a world-class organisation supporting 50 facilities over a 545-Acre site with almost 100 employees.

With an ever growing need for intelligence support in the 21st Century, we are now recruiting for individuals to join the highly skilled Facilities Control Centre team, working a 24/7 shift pattern providing maintenance support and operation of key infrastructure supporting this mission.

The incumbent will be required to participate in a 24 hour, seven day week, fifty two week shift system on a rotating roster.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

Are you motivated, organised with good problem solving skills? Able to work on your own and as part of a team? We’re seeking you.

• Competitive salary for 37hr conditioned working week, including additional premium payments for all conditioned weekend / Bank Holiday shifts, minimum time and one half rates for all overtime hours worked (double time for weekends and Bank Holiday)
• You may be eligible for overtime payments and where overtime is approved you will receive appropriate payment.
• 20% shift disturbance allowance
• £3000pa Recruitment and Retention Allowance
• May be the requirement to work additional hours in excess of the set conditioned hours.
• Training and development opportunities for you to invest in your future and grow in your role or progress within the MOD and wider Civil Service.
• Social Benefits may include: on-site gym, walking and running tracks, and various inter departmental and community events.

Want to know more?

The attached job description will give you an idea of the types of equipment we maintain and the abilities we are looking for, but we’d love to hear from you if you would like to discuss the experience and expertise you can bring to the post in more depth and where this first step may lead you.

Applicants must hold a recognised Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 in a Mechanical or Electrical field and have at least 4 years’ relevant post training experience.

Applicants for this post must hold UK citizenship and have lived in the UK for 8 of the last 10 years.

Before starting in post you will acquire a Developed Vetting (DV) Enhanced Security Clearance.

You will also be required to attend and pass BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations course to be able to acquire and maintain Skilled Person status. Failure to qualify within 24 months of taking up post may result in dismissal on the grounds of incapability.

A Full UK Driving Licence is essential due to the remote nature of the buildings and the equipment which must be taken by vehicle to fix mission equipment critical problems.

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

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture

We are passionate about delivering great things for our customers. We employ talented people who challenge and guide each other. At the Ministry of Defence you will work within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience.

• Professional and Personal Development of skills
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service. 8 public holidays per year plus a further privilege day for the King’s Birthday.
• Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Access to onsite gym may be possible
• Free car parking
• Limited transport from Harrogate town centre to base may be available.

Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

First Appointment Expenses may be payable, subject to eligibility. 

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/.”

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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.

Job contact :

• Name : Sharron Bridgewater
• Email : sharron.l.bridgewater.ln@mail.mil
• Telephone : 01423844760

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk