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Have you considered working for Defence? The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 9,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, firefighters and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.

If you enjoy working in a fast paced, exciting environment where there are a variety of tasks, that not only provide a professional service to the organisation, but also focuses on your personal development, then this is the role for you!

At Andover Support Unit (ASpU), the Transport Support Unit (TSU) provides support to the Army Headquarters (AHQ) within Marlborough Lines, Andover. The TSU is 24 hour 7 days a week operational environment to conduct and support the military capability to operations worldwide.

Ensuring compliance in Defence Policy and Governance, the TSU driver service includes conveying AHQ personnel in either car, MPV or minibus to various locations throughout the UK.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Tasked by Transport clerks in accordance with driver hours regulations, to conduct driven duties for AHQ personnel.
• First line vehicle maintenance and cleanliness of allocated staff car and AHQ fleet vehicles.
• Delivery of Driver Awareness training, direct to AHQ personnel, providing certification.

Working Pattern

Rotation Timings Days

Week 1 0400 – 1200 hrs Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat

Week 2 1800 – 0100 hrs Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri

Week 3 0400 – 1200 hrs Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri

Week 4 1200 – 2000 hrs Sun, Mon, Tues, Weds, Sat

To be considered for this job, you must demonstrate you are proficient driver, with excellent interpersonal skills and good attention to detail. Excellent time leadership skills, with an ability to prioritise is crucial, and we are looking for someone who can work independently and in a team.

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

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

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

• Leadership

As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-leaning organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and you will do a job that makes a difference.

The Army prides itself on being an encouraging employer, other benefits for 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.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, balanced environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Improved maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Onsite Gym Facilities.

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 role.

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.

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.

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.

Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

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/.

Job contact :

Name :
TSU Management Team
Email :
[email protected]
Telephone :
01264385862

Recruitment team

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