Army – Technical Engineering Branch (TEB) Manager

Are you interested in playing a vital role managing the Technical Engineering Branch within one of the Land Warfare Centres operating groups, then this role could be for you?

The LWC is the primary Army organisation responsible for delivering training and for driving the agile adaptation of the Army. The LWC is closely linked with the rest of the Army and Defence; playing a key role in Defence engagement and international development training. It uses experimentation and lessons to optimise the Army and advise the development of future capabilities. It has a number of operating groups dispersed across the UK and permanent training bases in three other continents where we deliver high quality training. In the same way that operational capabilities must be continually developed to be more effective and efficient, our training capabilities must also evolve.

The Experimental Trials Group overseas the Armoured Trials and Development Unit (ATDU) in Bovington. Both look to future concepts, modifications and development of current in-Service platforms to make our fleet more efficient maintaining operational effectiveness.

This role in ATDU leads a small team of three who assist in the design and development of custom solutions. Whilst a knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) is needed, you and your team will carry out the basic manufacture and modification of equipment from engineering drawings or a task description using metalworking techniques and the appropriate tools and machinery. These will be completed using basic fabrication machines including lathes and a Computer Numerical Control milling machine, whilst also looking at 3D printing. 

This an opportunity to gain valuable experience and for the right individual, training can be offered, as well as an opportunity to advance in CAD packages. It would be perfect for those wishing to either gain experience putting theory into practice or for an experienced professional wanting a less commercially pressured environment.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week  

Working as the lead of the Technical Engineering Team you will get the opportunity to resolve design issues and assist in the manufacture of specific parts from modification of equipment to engineering drawings.
It is expected that you will maintain acceptable quality standards of service, workmanship and safety within areas of personal control. Assisting in the supervision of staff and occasional students when required, working as team to source a solution collaboratively.

You will have input on certain design aspects due to material limitations but with some excellent equipment available and as an Engineering Team you will complete tasks according to the priority given and within the timescale agreed.
In conjunction with other Technical Engineering Branch members, you will form part of a critical team to the wider force. Your solutions and valuable contributions have potential to create wide reaching positive trends across the globe.

An Engineering Branch lead / manager will be expected to be part of the wider team and lean into design and manufacturing challenges. Use of a milling machine and metal working lathes will be anticipated but there are exciting opportunities to conduct training and courses to fulfil any competency gaps including 3D printing for the right person.

You will be expected to be efficient in the use of materials and other resources whilst maintaining a clean and tidy workplace. The successful applicant will be obliged to fulfil the basic maintenance of tools and machinery in accordance with regulations including meeting all Health and Safety requirements, monitoring stocks of raw materials and consumable items and advising the Leading Hand of replenishment requirements will be a necessity as will reporting all faults or / and maintenance requests to the Works Services Office, whilst recording any progress.

This particular role offers substantial benefits for those with an interest in engineering, who wish to build on their current skill sets. Further opportunities can be gained through mentoring others at appropriate times for the transferring of knowledge. If an individual is only proficient in one area such as CAD, 3D printing or as a Fitter/Turner, they should not be put off in applying due to the flexible nature of the role

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

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• 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%
• As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be a member of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.
  The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Army civil servants include: 

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Learning and Development
  We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body.
  We can offer a number of related courses to brush up skills, complete training and offer exciting CAD programmes to advance for the right candidate.

Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you!

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.

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/

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Job contact :

• Name : Ed Shrimpton
• Email : edward.shrimpton283@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

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