Amphibious Technician

This role is critical in sustaining Hamworthy Barracks Very High Readiness posture, enabling its Amphibious Life Support Equipment (ALSE) capability for both training and operations overseas. The successful applicant will take their place as an Amphibious Technician within the dive store at Hamworthy Barracks, responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and assurance of all ALSE, pumps, compressors, gauges and associated tool and test equipment held within the Unit and in overseas locations.
This is an outstanding opportunity offered within Hamworthy Barracks which guarantees both a challenging role and job satisfaction. Applicants should be pro-active and hard-working, capable and content to work as part of a small team in a very busy and dynamic working environment.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
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role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
This is a full-time post. However, requests for flexible, part-time working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.
Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions., The Amphibious Technicians play a vital role in maintaining the Amphibious Life Support Equipment (ALSE) at Hamworthy Barracks, and associated equipment required for both operational and training tasks when operating in an amphibious environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
+ Consistently ensure that all operational ALSE has met its 3, 6, 12 monthly servicing schedules within the 5yr cycle. Equipment must be available in a fully serviced condition and comply with all relevant regulations and servicing criteria.
+ Use initiative and past experience to fault-find/make technical decisions, and problem solve complex issues across all equipment types, to allow functionality and ensure training and exercises to continue without disruption.
+ Make sure that all (UK/Overseas) ALSE equipment, portable compressors, fixed air compressors and oxygen booster pumps are fully serviced and ready to be used at all times in support of unit readiness and capability requirements.
+ Consistently ensure that all associated ALSE (gauges, tool & test sets) are sent for testing within the guidelines of time and tolerances to the relevant military/civilian contractors and complete all documentation on their return, ensuring that current legislation is complied with in all respects.
+ Agree to conduct refresher training, as controlled by the lead technician in a particular system, weekly.
+ Maintain the installation and subsequent air quality testing; through liaisons with outside agencies and contractors, whilst remaining iaw Health & Safety and Breathing Gas Regulations/Compliance.
+ Undertake the management of stores, stock taking and ordering of stores to ensure the correct servicing packs are available to meet the required servicing regime timelines across all systems.
+ Complete all documentation, both military/civilian, accurately and make available for both annual and legal audit/inspections on request.The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level as necessary., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Managing a Quality Service
+ Delivering at Pace
+ Working Together
+ Making Effective Decisions
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Delivering at Pace
+ Working Together
+ Making Effective Decisions, Candidates invited to interview will be required to provide photographic ID and original proof of any relevant qualifications, licences etc.
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.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500)
At Application Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours-
Communicating and Influencing
Delivering at Pace
Working Together
Making Effective Decisions
At Interview Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours-
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace
Working Together
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 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.
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Please read this document prior to completing your application.
Please note: internal candidates must include their staff number when prompted during the application process.
Should you have any queries relating to the vacancy information or sift and interview process, please contact the recruiting line manager using the contact details listed on the vacancy. Please do not direct vacancy related queries to the recruitment team as they will be unable to advise.
FURTHER INFORMATION
CV’s
Should the selection process require a CV, you will be prompted to complete the required criteria during the application process. CV’s sent directly to the recruiting line manager will be deleted immediately to maintain anonymity.
COMPLAINTS
Please be aware that the selection and interviewing of applicants is the responsibility of the Recruiting Line Manager (RLM) and not the Defence Business Services (DBS) Resourcing team. DBS does not play any part in the selection and interview process itself.
Therefore, if you wish to discuss your feedback, or you are dissatisfied with your markings, you should in the first instance raise this with the Recruiting Line Manager of the vacancy.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is:
+ Capable of working both independently and as part of a small team of civilian technicians, overseen by a military supervisor, the successful candidate will be expected to proactively contribute to the work of the whole team.
+ Ideally a skilled, hands-on person with evidenced experience in practical work fields, who relishes a challenge, they should be technically minded and willing to travel several times a year in support of exercises and training courses.
+ Prepared to undertake relevant training as required, in order to maintain required skill levels and remain current.
+ Content to be responsible for the maintenance, inspection and assurance of all Amphibious Life Support Equipment held within the Unit; maintained in line with Chain of Command Direction & Guidance and current regulations, following the relevant policies, procedures, rules, and using your own knowledge and expertise to organise required work.
+ Able to work at pace under pressure in a fast-paced environment (essential), the Job Holder will need to be highly motivated and efficient, approachable and customer focused.
+ Hold a basic level of written English, Maths and IT literacy - particularly Microsoft Office applications - evidenced in their application.
Essential Criteria:
+ A ‘Team Player’, who can integrate into a blended civilian and military workforce.
+ Technically minded, either hold the listed qualifications or be willing to undertake all required training.
+ A willingness to travel and support overseas military exercises/training autonomously, several times per year.
+ Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Desirable Criteria:
+ Working knowledge of the dive workshop environment.
+ Understanding of equipment manuals.
+ An understanding of basic engineering principles.
+ Experience in an engineering maintenance role., Completion of all identified Mandatory Training is essential. Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the following training, required IOT maintain FE&R of ME systems (can be undertaken in post):
• Haskel Booster Pumps Technician.
• Portable Breathing Air Compressor (PBAC) Technician.
• Aiger 38 fitter/maintainer.
• Short Term Air Supply System (STASS) Technician.
• ASSET (Association of Scuba Service Engineers & Technicians) Adv Technician.
• Cylinder Testing Part 1 & 2.
• Swimmers Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (SOBA) Technician.
• Clearance Divers Life Support Equipment (CDLSE) Technician.
• Self Contained Air Diving Equipment (SCADE) Technician.
• Water Safety Equipment (WSE) Technician.
Completion of all identified Mandatory Training is essential, including Inflatable boat Maintainer Course (can be undertaken in post)., All CS recruitment uses Success Profiles, to enable a fair and inclusive method by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses on finding the right candidate; to apply for this specific role you will be asked to complete an online application, based on the selected CS behaviors, and a Statement of Suitability where you will be required to provide evidence of relevant skills, experience and suitability relevant to the role and the Civil Service.
Individuals applying under the Disability Confident or A Great Place To Work For Veterans Schemes who meet the minimum criteria will be progressed to the next stage in the selection process.
In the event of a large number of applications, the initial sift may be carried out on the lead behaviour of Working Together. The desirable criteria of ‘previous relevant experience in an engineering maintenance role’ will be used to differentiate between candidates when all essential criteria have been met.

Alongside your salary of £27,160, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,333 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ An environment with possible flexible working options.
+ Professional and Personal Development of skills; access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MoD.
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
+ Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments.
+ Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year.
+ 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon 5 years’ service in addition to 8 public holidays plus a privilege day for the Sovereign’s birthday; enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
+ A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
+ Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
The Command Team within Hamworthy Barracks acknowledge that this is a demanding work environment and our aim is to provide a great work-life balance. The Unit offers a range of onsite facilities, with a state-of-the-art gymnasium, swimming pool, Community Centre, convenience shop, food outlets and limited on-site parking.
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., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.

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