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The opportunity has arisen to be one of a small team of 3 vehicle mechanics of a heavy goods and light vehicle repair section workshop based in Southall Army Reserve Centre. As part of the London District Light Aid Detachment (LAD) you will be tasked with inspection, servicing and maintenance of a mixed fleet of Army vehicles stationed within or around Greater London. Working for the Officer in Command of the London District Light Aid Detachment and reporting to the Fitter Section supervisor. Southall LAD is one of three locations the other two being at Barnet and Sutton and all reside on 151 Regiment. The Royal Logistic Corps grounds.
The Technical stores department is situated at Southall. Southall Fitter Section served 9 dependent army units last year.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
Person specification
To conduct servicing, maintenance, mechanical, structural and electrical repairs on equipment and vehicles in accordance with current regulations and legislation.
To diagnose faults on the full range of unit equipment so that a timely repair programme can be implemented in a cost-effective manner.
To maintain Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions Management Information Systems (JAMES MIS) to accurately programme and record work completed, equipment usage and ES materiel utilisation.
To ensure all vehicle and equipment related documentation is completed correctly, kept up to date and presented for audit as necessary.
On occasion, there may be a request to work from other military or civilian sites and to assist other units to repair and conduct maintenance as directed by the chain of command.
To work to and apply Safety Health Environment and Fire (SHEF) standards.
To safeguard all tools issued to them including all Special Tools and Test equipment within the workshop and to operate machinery and power tools where necessary and in accordance with instructions.
Carry out Mobile Support Team duties to dependent units as directed by the section Foreman.
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Military Vehicle Mechanics Equivalent accepted.
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Benefits
£6,293 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
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Learning and development tailored to your role
25 days of paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM the King’s birthday.
Onsite parking
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six month probation period.
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.
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Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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Selection process details
Well assess your Experience and Behaviours during the selection process;
Mandatory Skills:
Motor Vehicle Mechanics Qualifications NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Experience as a Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Evidence of communicating and working as a team.
Desirable Experience:
Vehicle Examiner Inspector on vehicles (MOT Tester)
Experience with working on Military vehicles and the use of JAMES Management Information System(MIS) is a distinct advantage
Experience of working on Heavy Goods Vehicle in a workshop environment
Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills.
Candidates will be required to give evidence of these Civil Service Behaviours during interview: Working Together and Leadership.
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.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Darren Bysouth
- Email : darren.bysouth100@mod.gov.uk
- Telephone : 07730603864
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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