Specialist Instructional Officer Coppersmith/Pipeworker

Gosport, Hants

The Defence School of Marine Engineering, HMS Sultan, is the largest military training establishment in Europe and is responsible for the training and development of military engineering personnel. The successful candidate will be working within the Allied Trades Marine Pipework Department alongside 3 colleagues. The training syllabus for the section is predetermined by the Royal Naval Training Authority and is designed to impart the skills/knowledge necessary for active service within the armed forces.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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.

The primary role of the successful candidate will be:
To instruct marine pipework engineering techniques and associated theory to military personnel in accordance with the designated course Learning Specification (LSpec). Continually monitor trainee’s progress, complete formal assessments, submit relevant assessment documentation to the departmental manager (ATM).

Efficiently manage and maintain training equipment within their domain, including when necessary the procurement of consumables through the stores system. When competent to do so, act as a secondary instructor during times of staff unavailability due to circumstances beyond managements control. Undertake routine updates of course documentation in order to maintain accuracy and Defence System Approach Training (DSAT) compliance. Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice on all matters relating to core training outputs to improve training delivery. Complete all Mandatory Training, Continued Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with Civil Service/MOD Policy.

Candidates will have served a recognised apprenticeship or relevant alternative period of training in a marine pipework environment and have gained the appropriate ONC, City and Guilds (part III), BTEC, NVQ or an equivalent level qualification. Applicants who have completed a Military Engineering Apprenticeship plus 5 Years practical experience within the specialisation will be deemed to meet the necessary requirements.
Candidates should have practical experience and knowledge of the following Coppersmith/pipe working techniques – production of template wires and scale drawings, operation of pipe bending machinery, Oxy-Acetylene & Propane equipment, Brazing (Silver Solder) and Soft Soldering, Basic Plumbing Skills. IT skills (windows) would also be advantageous.

Candidates will have served a recognised apprenticeship or relevant alternative period of training in a marine pipework environment and have gained the appropriate ONC, City and Guilds (part III), BTEC, NVQ or an equivalent level qualification. Applicants who have completed a Military Engineering Apprenticeship plus 5 Years practical experience within the specialisation will be deemed to meet the necessary requirements.

Candidates should have practical experience and knowledge of the following Coppersmith/pipe working techniques – production of template wires and scale drawings, operation of pipe bending machinery, Oxy-Acetylene & Propane equipment, Brazing (Silver Solder) and Soft Soldering, Basic Plumbing Skills. IT skills (windows) would also be advantageous.

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

• Changing and Improving
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others

Opportunity to gain further educational (teaching) qualifications.
Free use of the gym and facilities.
25 days paid leave rising to 30 days after 5 yrs service.
Highly competitive pension scheme.

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.

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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.

 

Please note, expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

 

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Job contact :

• Name : Russell Gordon, Recruiting Line Manager
• Email : russel.gordon401@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 02392 542542

Recruitment team

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