Training Support General Hand

South East – Gosport – PO12 3BY

The Royal Naval Air Engineering & Survival Equipment School (RNAESS) is part of the Tri-Service Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering (DSAE) and delivers generic and targeted technical training to RN Air Engineering Officers and Technicians.
The School delivers technical training in a mix of specialist classrooms and real working environments and utilises training aircraft and equipment to provide realistic training.

The school requires a general hand to be part of the Training Support Section.

The successful candidate will form part of a versatile and multi-skilled team, responsible for the maintenance and repair of aircraft / airfield Ground Support Equipment (GSE) such as aircraft jacks, hydraulic supply rigs, pressure charging trolleys, WAH equipment, as well as the maintenance, repair and modification of RNAESS Ground Training Aids (GTA) and Ground Training Aid Aircraft (GTAA). The post holder will be required to assist with the day to day operation and maintenance of the RNAESS workshops, hangars, tool and equipment issue centres, to ensure availability for engineering training.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Alternative working patterns are offered on a case by case basis and in accordance with business need.

Post Holder’s responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the required standard of cleanliness in the RNAESS Workshops/Hangars, ensuring all areas under their control are kept clean, tidy and safe.
• Assist with the handling of stores and bulk materials as required.
• Assist with the operation of the tool and equipment issue centre, as required during busy periods or staff absences.
• Assist with the operation of HMS Sultan’s Helicopter Landing Site and aircraft movements.
• Once trained, operate the metal heat treatment ovens as required to support training.
• Assist staff with the maintenance of hand tools, tool kits and associated documentation, as directed by the issue centre custodian.
• Assist with the security of the building, the drawing and returning of keys, opening and securing of the building as necessary, when required, during heightened security levels, to act as a door sentry.
• Take responsibility for own health & safety and of others, co-operate with your employer in the discharge of their duties under the health & safety at work act 1974.

The post would ideally suit a candidate with a working knowledge and experience in any of the following areas:

• Mechanical / Aeronautical Systems; Industrial Equipment / Machinery; Fitter / Turner; Specialist Model Making; Metalworking / Carpentry.
• Candidates will be expected to actively assist, participate and contribute positive suggestions and support for continuous improvements within their own and when required other working environments.
• The post holder will be required to work flexibly and should be prepared to perform other tasks that are outside the normal duties of the post but are within their capabilities and grade.
• The post requires a level of team working skills as well as the ability to work unsupervised on various tasking to a high standard.
• The post-holder should be able to use basic Windows based IT applications. Once trained, the incumbent will be required to operate MoD IT systems and associated programs for work, HR recording and mandatory training.
• Applicants must be able to cope with manual work and be capable of undertaking Manual Handling activities after suitable training and working at height on ladders and servicing platforms at up to 3m height.
• A full driving licence would be desirable.
• Candidates should provide information in their application of how they meet the experience requirements.

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

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Alongside your salary of £20,049, Ministry of Defence contributes
£5,413 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• A Civil Service Pension.
• A competitive paid leave entitlement of 25 days in addition to 8 days public holidays.
• Access to an on-site restaurant, gymnasium, social facilities, clubs and staff car parking.
• This post qualifies for a Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) of £2506 per annum (reviewed annually).

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

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. 

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 www.childcarechoices.gov.uk   

Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

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.

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Job contact :

• Name : Mr Paul Green
• Email : paul.green108@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 02392-542436

Recruitment team

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