Defence Courier Ruislip, England
Job description
Are you looking for a challenging and interesting opportunity? If so, the British Forces Post Office (BFPO) has a fantastic role available for a Defence Courier (DC) to join a highly motivated team of DCs and Courier Escort Drivers.
For centuries, our Armed Forces have managed an in-house postal service, delivering mail across our military history including both World Wars. The British Forces Post Office (BFPO) provides postal and courier services to the UK Armed Forces and is a renowned brand across Defence. Approximately 250 dedicated, hard-working civilian and military staff work collaboratively to deliver both personal and official mail to over 650 locations across the globe; keeping our Armed Forces connected through letter and parcel services that play a vital role in sustaining the morale of our Armed Forces.
We are looking for dynamic, self-motivated, hard-working, and organised individual for this interesting and varied role. It will involve considerable UK and overseas travel on a range of tasks escorting Material. On a practical day-day basis a DC can be travelling either within the UK or overseas, daily, or weekly to escort or carry items to recipients in other locations.
You will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills, as you carry out the day-job you will have opportunities to identify and secure improvements to the way BFPO operates, as well as providing input to deliver a cost-effective and value-for-money service that contributes to the 'big picture' within the UK Defence establishment. Given this, a proactive, solution-orientated style is required and a robust and conscientious approach to completing tasks will be key to your success.
Due to security requirements, the posts are reserved for UK Nationals only (dual national applicants acceptable) and will require more in-depth security checks (Developed Vetting).
On top of the salary this position also offers an Outer London Weighting /Recruitment and Retention Allowances of £3250.
You will be required to pass the bespoke Defence Courier medical and achieve Med Category 1, in accordance with details contained in JSP 950 (available upon request), prior to being offered the provisional appointment.
We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our CV guidancebefore applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.
About the role
As a Defence Courier, you will be responsible for the movement of Material across the UK and worldwide, ensuring that items are handled appropriately and securely on behalf of the MoD and the Government.
This appointment will enable you to develop your career and technical knowledge, to become a valued specialist within an organisation that indirectly supports our Armed Forces and Other Government Departments around the world.
Key activities will include:
- Ensure all items in your care are moved as required under the correct diplomatic process which is covered by the Vienna Convention; ensuring that the Material carried is not tampered with or scanned at customs and is received safely, securely and without interception at its destination.
- Operating and maintaining technical ability to operate secure and specialist equipment essential to the smooth and efficient delivery of Material and completion of your duties.
- Maintaining a good knowledge of relevant MoD policies and customs and laws of countries visiting, ensuring compliance with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office policy to ensure there are no barriers to the delivery of Material.
Person specification
To be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
· You must hold a minimum of a Cat C1 driving licence before starting the appointment (maximum of 6 penalty points), as you will be required to drive vehicles in this category
- The ability to travel extensively at short notice and often solo within both the UK and overseas to numerous routine and ad-hoc locations
- Demonstrable willingness to complete the advanced safety and security awareness training (including one-day pre-deployment training package to be completed within the 6 month probation period) to comply with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office standards and policies
It will also benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
Behaviours
- Making effective decisions – CSBC3
- Communicating and Influencing - CSBC3
Technical Competencies
- Customer Service - Supervised Practitioner
- Managing support, supplier and customer networks -Supervised Practitioner
Benefits
We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:
- 25 days’ holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
- A market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performance-based bonus, and recognition awards
- Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
- Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression
- A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
- Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
- We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37 per week
Salary: £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ruislip
Reference ID: ORC 893
