MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Army - Driver - SZ2
Job Location
Stockbridge, United Kingdom
Job Description
About the job
Job summary
The Army Aviation Centre (AACen) has a vacancy within Motor Transport Department (MT) for a driver. This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the team at Middle Wallop, where the Army trains all its pilots, communication specialists and groundcrew!
As an MOD Civil Servant you will work alongside other civilians and military personnel and be part of the crew that keeps the British Army in the air.
We are advertising this vacancy at 37 hours per week
Job description
You will be required to carry out Driver Duties in support of Middle Wallop Station as directed by the Chain of Command and within current regulations. Drivers may be asked to work outside of their normal core hours.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY-
Carry out all driving duties as directed by the Transport Warrant Officer, Fleet Manager, Details Clerk and the in support of AACen and Sub units.
Drive a range of White Fleet Continuous Use vehicles and Green Fleet, as shown on the individuals local driving licence and Driving Licence Cat D1, supported with competency records (Primary Role).
Operate vehicles in accordance with Driver Standing Orders and comply with regulations concerning MOD drivers, ensuring:
a) All details are properly authorised.
b) No unauthorised passengers or loads are carried.
c) Vehicles are washed, cleaned and refuelled after each detail.
d) Vehicles are loaded correctly in accordance with regulations.
e) Vehicle is driven in accordance with the Highway Code and with due care and consideration to other road users.
Report any faults found on the vehicle in accordance with the unit Equipment Care guide and Driver Standing Orders.
Carry out any necessary actions laid down in MT Standing Orders in the event of a vehicle breakdown or involvement in a road traffic collision.
Carry out Before/Halt and After Use checks in accordance with the vehicles handbook, ensuring that the vehicle fit for task and roadworthy.
If required, undergo necessary training to operate vehicles held by MT Section, in accordance with the Defence General Service Driver Training package.
Undergo refresher training on vehicles that have not been driven regularly over the previous 12-month period.
Operate Drivers hours Records Cards in accordance with regulations.
When required, assist the White and Green Fleet offices with vehicle issue and receipts.
Person specification
We ask that you hold a full Cat B Licence and Cat D1 Licence as a minimum. Cat C, Cat C+E and Cat D licence would be desirable. As this is a driver role the successful candidate would be expected to be able to drive and operate all vehicles held in the MT.
Does this sound of interest to you?
We actively encourage and welcome enquiries about the posts available.
Licences
Cat B Licence and Cat D1 Licence
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Alongside your salary of 23,116, Ministry of Defence contributes 6,696 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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/.
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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
This vacancy is usingSuccess Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
At application you will be asked to provide a CV including your job history and previous skills/experience.
You will also be assessed against the following behaviour
At interview you will be assessed against the following behaviour
Application sifting is scheduled to take place within 7 working days of the closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed.A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews.We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Medical
Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.
Location: Stockbridge, GB
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
Job summary
The Army Aviation Centre (AACen) has a vacancy within Motor Transport Department (MT) for a driver. This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the team at Middle Wallop, where the Army trains all its pilots, communication specialists and groundcrew!
As an MOD Civil Servant you will work alongside other civilians and military personnel and be part of the crew that keeps the British Army in the air.
We are advertising this vacancy at 37 hours per week
Job description
You will be required to carry out Driver Duties in support of Middle Wallop Station as directed by the Chain of Command and within current regulations. Drivers may be asked to work outside of their normal core hours.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY-
Carry out all driving duties as directed by the Transport Warrant Officer, Fleet Manager, Details Clerk and the in support of AACen and Sub units.
Drive a range of White Fleet Continuous Use vehicles and Green Fleet, as shown on the individuals local driving licence and Driving Licence Cat D1, supported with competency records (Primary Role).
Operate vehicles in accordance with Driver Standing Orders and comply with regulations concerning MOD drivers, ensuring:
a) All details are properly authorised.
b) No unauthorised passengers or loads are carried.
c) Vehicles are washed, cleaned and refuelled after each detail.
d) Vehicles are loaded correctly in accordance with regulations.
e) Vehicle is driven in accordance with the Highway Code and with due care and consideration to other road users.
Report any faults found on the vehicle in accordance with the unit Equipment Care guide and Driver Standing Orders.
Carry out any necessary actions laid down in MT Standing Orders in the event of a vehicle breakdown or involvement in a road traffic collision.
Carry out Before/Halt and After Use checks in accordance with the vehicles handbook, ensuring that the vehicle fit for task and roadworthy.
If required, undergo necessary training to operate vehicles held by MT Section, in accordance with the Defence General Service Driver Training package.
Undergo refresher training on vehicles that have not been driven regularly over the previous 12-month period.
Operate Drivers hours Records Cards in accordance with regulations.
When required, assist the White and Green Fleet offices with vehicle issue and receipts.
Person specification
We ask that you hold a full Cat B Licence and Cat D1 Licence as a minimum. Cat C, Cat C+E and Cat D licence would be desirable. As this is a driver role the successful candidate would be expected to be able to drive and operate all vehicles held in the MT.
Does this sound of interest to you?
We actively encourage and welcome enquiries about the posts available.
Licences
Cat B Licence and Cat D1 Licence
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Making Effective Decisions
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Working Together
Alongside your salary of 23,116, Ministry of Defence contributes 6,696 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- 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 parental and adoption leave
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- Learning and Development
- On site facilities include car parking, caf and gymnasium.
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/.
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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
This vacancy is usingSuccess Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
At application you will be asked to provide a CV including your job history and previous skills/experience.
You will also be assessed against the following behaviour
- Working Together
At interview you will be assessed against the following behaviour
- Making Effective Decisions.
Application sifting is scheduled to take place within 7 working days of the closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed.A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews.We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Medical
Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Mr Jimi Littlejohn
- Email : james.littlejohn273@mod.gov.uk
- Telephone : 0300 161 3532
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.
Location: Stockbridge, GB
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
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