Specialist Instructional Officer – Vibration Analysis/Condition Based Monitoring and Marine Engineering Auxiliary Equipment

Do you have experience in marine engineering, vibration analysis and condition-based monitoring, and with ship’s auxiliary equipment and systems that could be passed on to the next generation of Marine Engineers? Would you relish working as part of a team, alongside military, civilian and commercial partners for the benefit of Defence? Do you want to work family friendly hours, enjoying up to 25 days paid leave (rising to 30 days over five years) plus bank holidays, free on-site parking, subsidised site gym membership and access to coffee shops and café?  

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

This position is responsible for delivery of theory and practical training to military and civilian marine engineering trainees, primarily in vibration analysis and condition-based monitoring, and also across a variety of ship’s auxiliary equipment and systems. You will be required to act as the lead instructor on courses that are scheduled throughout the year, as well as administering and developing the courses you deliver to ensure their on-going currency and relevance against internal and industry developments, and applicable standards and regulations.

You will have the opportunity to make a real difference across the Royal Navy by providing appropriately trained personnel to ensure safe maintenance and operation of auxiliary equipment onboard ships, through instruction, examination, and assessment.

The position is based in the Defence School of Marine Engineering, (DSMarE), situated at HMS Sultan in Gosport. DSMarE is responsible for delivering all aspects of Marine Engineering training to Royal Navy personnel; additionally, some training is also delivered to Army, RAF and Civilian personnel, and to members of Foreign and Commonwealth Armed Forces. 

This post currently attracts an allowance of £6000 per annum. This is subject to annual review.  
 
Please note that DSMARE is due to transfer to Navy Command within the period Nov 2024 to Nov 2025. This post may therefore be in scope for potential outsource under Project Selborne during this period.

A successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of training in the required subjects to classes of up to 24 trainees per class. Instructional loading will absorb up to 80% of your time. When not instructing, the post holder will be required to maintain currency in subject matter, prepare teaching material, upkeep designated subject course documentation, develop new training delivery techniques such as virtual and online training, invigilate and mark examinations/ assessments, propose course ware change requirements and set new examination questions as appropriate. Once experienced, mentor and develop new team members.

Qualifications

Essential:

The essential specific professional skills, knowledge or qualifications for the post are as follows: 

1. 5 years recent relevant experience and a recognised qualification, minimum ONC, in the post field of expertise.

Or

Candidates who have completed UK Armed Forces Marine Engineering training and VA/MIMIC courses, have attained Senior Non-Commissioned Officer level and have a proven track record of marine technical experience will be deemed as meeting the necessary qualification requirements.

Desirable:

The desired professional skills, knowledge or qualifications for the post are as follows: 

1. HNC/HND Engineering (relevant field)
2. A recognised teaching qualification (DTTTv2 / CERT Ed / DTLLS). 

If no teaching qualifications are held, formal training on the Defence Trainer Course and the opportunity to study for a civilian qualification in teaching will be made available to the successful candidate.

a) 5 years recent relevant experience and a recognised qualification, minimum ONC, in the post field of expertise.

Or

Candidates who have completed UK Armed Forces Marine Engineering training and VA/MIMIC courses, have attained Senior Non-Commissioned Officer level and have a proven track record of marine technical experience will be deemed as meeting the necessary qualification requirements.

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

• To deliver a 20 minute presentation on a subject related to the post.
• Trade/Employment Check

• This post attracts a non-pensionable allowance of £6000 p.a. in addition to the basic salary listed. This is subject to annual review.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years, and public holidays.
• 15 days Special Leave with pay for Military Reserve Service.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• Opportunity to gain further education qualifications.
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Free parking.
• Subsidised site gym membership.
• On-site Creche and Nursery facilities (at cost).
• On-site there are a variety of refreshment kiosks and cafes, with popular high street stores within a 5 minute walk.

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.  

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Job contact :

• Name : Maddy Win
• Email : maddy.win100@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

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