Skill Zone 2 Motor Transport Driver

NCHQ Business Services works as part of Director Naval Staff (DNS) who is responsible for driving delivery of the Navy Executive Committee (NEC) decisions and cohering some of the key enablers within the Headquarters. DNS is responsible for: translation of strategic intent from Defence, Navy Board and NEC into RN organisational output; driving of organisational enhancements at pace; coherence of cross-cutting enablers; engagement with COO Head Office; lead for organisational safety and security; climate change and sustainability; enhancing productivity through improved ways of working and digitisation; whole force culture and ethos; and wider business improvement. The Directorate comprises c450 staff employed across seven 1* Business Areas. These are: Chief Technology Officer; Chief Digital and Information Officer; Infrastructure; Comms and Influence; Internal Consultancy Group; Deputy Director Performance; and Chief of Staff Navy. DNS outcomes directly or indirectly support Front Line operations and/or the working and lived experience of the Naval Service people.

The Navy Command HQ Business Services Group is part of the integrated functional Navy Command Headquarters, under the Command of the Chief of Staff NAVY. The HQ Business Services Group is responsible, within resource limits, for supporting all Divisions of the HQ in achieving the 3 core Fleet outputs by the efficient administration of: Security, Reception, Travel and Transport, Facilities Management, Barrack-Master, Mail and Administrative Support Services.

The role of the Motor Transport (MT) Team is to support NCHQ and outstations with all their Business Transport requirements.

This opportunity offers a busy and challenging job to anyone who enjoys variety and a challenge. The job holder will be customer focused and a team player, who has an enthusiasm to take up a challenging role that offers the chance to work with all levels of the NCHQ organisation. The role requires attention to detail and some basic computer skills. You will need to build and maintain good working relations, keep up to date with policy and support members of NCHQ transport team. The post will also cover all aspects of transport, focusing on the output of the Transport Section.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

This is a permanent appointment as a Skill Zone 2 Coach Driver. The job holder will be required to ensure the cost-effective provision of Business Transport Services, Best Value for Money and meeting the customer’s expectations and requirements. To deliver all outputs, ensuring that all support is delivered efficiently, offering advice on matters relating to military/civilian transport.

The MT Driver is responsible to the Travel and Transport Manager through the Deputy Transport Manager for all aspects of their purposes and tasks.

Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ) in Whale Island, Portsmouth, is the nerve centre of the Naval Service. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, people, aircraft, and equipment to deliver the UK’s defence policy. The NCHQ supports all the Royal Navy’s activities from front-line operations to personnel support and training, finance, and governance; safety; equipment acquisition; programmes and planning; and Defence Engagement. Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different specialisms.

In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. This is an exciting and influential area to work in and offers opportunities for the right person to make a real difference to the front line of the Royal Navy.

The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances, and a very competitive pension scheme. In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. Our headquarters in Portsmouth also offers an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, a bistro restaurant, a handy shop, and plenty of car parking spaces.

NCHQ Bus Service; the post holder must be able to work a flexible shift pattern on a rota basis Monday – Friday between the hours of 06:30-18:30.

Driving Tasks

Drivers Legal Responsibilities

General Driver tasks

Maintaining Vehicle Road Worthiness

Keep all Mandatory Training up to date

Basic administration tasks

A good understanding of MOD working environment would be desirable, but not essential. The job holder is responsible for the following, which is not exhaustive: the ability to work independently, as well as working effectively as part of a team, use Office 365 applications for both Serving and Civilian Personnel.

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership

• 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 average employer contribution of 27%
• This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
• Starting with 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years service
• Voluntary overtime is available

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.

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 by 31st December 2022. 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 : Owen Tull, Deputy Transport Manager
• Email : owen.tull100@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk