Driver (Category D & CE)

RAF Menwith Hill

RAF Menwith Hill is an integral part of the worldwide defence communications network and provides intelligence support for the United Kingdom, United States and allied interests. Working a 37 hour, 4 and a 1/2 day week, you will be joining a small team within the Motor Pool as part of Logistics. If this appeals to you, we would encourage you to get in touch to discuss the opportunity and where this first step may lead you.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

• This post includes a variety of driving tasks within the UK. It is essential applicants hold the current Cat CE & D license, with at least 2 years’ professional driving experience.
• You will be required to drive buses up to 55 passengers, trucks, tractor units with trailers and articulated lorries up to and including 45 tons.
• Jobholder must be fully conversant with the loading/unloading of vehicles in terms of ensuring safe weight distribution and security of the load preventing danger to themselves or other road users.
• Variable hours of work are expected with some weekend/evening/early mornings. Hours worked outside normal working week is paid as overtime.
• This position will also require on-call duties.
• You will be expected to fully understand and adhere to UK road traffic regulations and driving hours.
• This role also necessitates reporting any defects and carries the responsibility for refueling and cleaning vehicles.
• There is a requirement to maintain vehicle operator records and to complete appropriate paperwork in the event of an accident.
• Medical & eyesight tests will be required prior to taking up the post.
• Basic IT knowledge is desirable as some training is done online, there are occasional emails and wider communications are presented electronically.

A full position description is attached.

Applicants will be expected to obtain and maintain an SC level security clearance prior to commencement of position. Applicants must hold UK citizenship and also have been present within the UK for at least 4 of the last 5 years.

• Must hold a valid Category CE licence and have at least 3 years’ experience at this level.
• Must have a valid Category D licence.

Must hold a valid Category CE licence and have at least 3 years experience at this level.

Must have a valid Category D licence.

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

• Leadership
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Changing and Improving

We are passionate about delivering phenomenal things for our customers, but we also know you will have a life outside work; we respect your priorities, and our industry leading flexible working practices will give you real freedom to balance work and life.

We employ talented people who challenge and guide each other. At the Ministry of Defence, you will work within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience. Professional and Personal Development of skills.

You will also receive the following:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service plus 8 public holidays per year and a further privilege day.
• Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• Improved maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Access to onsite gym might be possible
• Free car parking
• Limited transport from Harrogate town centre to base may be available.

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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Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Open to UK nationals only.

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Job contact :

• Name : Jackie Murray
• Email : jacqueline.murray.3.gb@us.af.mil
• Telephone : 01423777138

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam5@mod.gov.uk