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Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Munitions and Search (DEMS) Training Regiment is as a world class establishment, efficiently delivering specialist training to both UK and international military, made up of four squadrons: SEARCH, Convention Munitions Disposal (CMD), Munitions (MUNS) and Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD). DEMS Training Regiment are co-located across at 2 sites; Bicester, Oxfordshire and Kineton, Warwickshire.
The Mechanical Transport (MT) Driver is based in Kineton, but will work with, support and advise across the Regiment in what is a varied and significant role with a civilian and military vehicle fleet. DEMS Trg Regt provides an open, flexible and encouraging work environment where, civil servants and armed forces personnel work together toward this aim.
This post is advertised foe 37 hours per week
Job description
The MT Driver post is within the Quartermaster's department and is an essential business support function, supporting both of the Kineton based squadrons and their personnel on a daily basis.
Main areas of responsibility are
- Ensuring that the vehicle fleet is managed, serviced and utilised in accordance with both civilian and military policy.
- Using various management systems to ensure the forecasting and booking of all servicing and inspections, as well as requesting hire vehicles.
- To ensure that the Squadrons' vehicle requirements are of paramount importance to enable the delivery of operational training courses.
- Become the subject matter expert on Regimental and MOD policy in respect of equipment care and guide where appropriate.
- Maintaining the driver training records of all on site personnel.
- Completing driving tasks as required.
- Deputise for the MT deputy manager when required.
Person specification
The successful candidate will be need to be able to communicate effectively over the phone, face to face and by email, whist remaining calm in sometimes demanding situations, they will be required to work both independently and as part of a team, with a keen eye for detail and being able to prioritise varying workloads and requests.
Essential Qualifications: Driving Licence Cat B.
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Delivering at Pace
- Leadership
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Leadership
Benefits
- 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%
- 25 days paid leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service
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.
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Applications need to be completed in accordance with civil service guidelines which will have been completed on an evidence basis using the STAR methodology. You will be requested within your application to write up to 250 words for each behaviour. Successful applicants will be asked to attend an interview and will be assessed on the Behaviours
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation if required.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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About Ministry of Defence (Montenegro)
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Size: 201 to 500 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.mod.gov.me
