Boat Maintainer

This position is one of two civil servant Boat Maintainers working within a team of six military Marine Engineers at Hamworthy Barracks, Poole. This role is critical to sustaining Hamworthy Barracks Very High Readiness posture enabling its amphibious capability for both training and operations overseas. The successful applicant will take their place as a Boat Maintainer within the boat store at Hamworthy Barracks, responsible for the maintenance and servicing of the Unit’s tactical watercraft. (The successful candidate will be expected to travel for short periods in support of exercises and training courses’and may be required to transport themselves and relevant equipment in the course of these duties accordingly, therefore requiring a Full UK Cat B licence).
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role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.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 Boat Maintainers play a vital role in maintaining the tactical watercraft 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 make the most out of all resources at your disposal (including your own time) looking for opportunities to create efficiencies and make improvements for defence, pursuing them energetically.
+ Constantly ensure that all actions concerning the equipment within the Boat Store (this includes receipt/issue and maintenance) is carried out in accordance with Chain of Command (CoC) direction and guidance and current regulations. Make sure that all records pertaining to the tactical watercraft and equipment are kept up to date, and ready for inspection as required by CoC.
+ Continuously improve a working knowledge of all current regulations required for working in the Boat Store to make sure that all actions are carried out to the required standard and within current guidelines.
+ Anticipate and order any components and equipment required to keep the Boat Store fully operationally, supporting staff in dealing with any emergency as required.
+ Consistently carry out regular musters as produced by the military accounting system, ensuring that all irregularities are highlighted and corrected in accordance with CoC direction and guidance.
+ Ensure deployed equipment is accompanied by all documentation required by legislation and is completed by users in accordance with direction and guidance.
+ Complete and remain in-date for all mandatory training, as defined by the MoD and the Unit.
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, 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, with evidence of the selected CS Behaviours, and a Statement of Suitability where you will be required to provide evidence of relevant skills, experience and suitability for the role.
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.
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 word count )
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours
+ Communicating and influencing
+ Delivering at pace
+ Working together
+ Making effective decisions
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
+ communicating and influencing
+ managing a quality service
+ delivering at pace
+ working together
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 maritime engineering’ will be used to differentiate between candidates when all essential criteria have been met.
Candidates invited to interview will be required to provide photographic ID and original proof of any relevant qualifications, licences etc.
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
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We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is:
+ Capable of working both independently and as part of a small team, in a military and civilian working environment, overseen by military supervisors, and 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 for short periods in support of exercises and training courses.
+ Prepared to undertake relevant training as required, in order to maintain required skill levels and remain current/competent.
+ Can be a fast-paced environment so the ability to work at pace under pressure is essential. The Job Holder will need to be highly motivated and efficient, approachable and customer focused.
+ Has basic level of written English, Maths and IT literacy – particularly Microsoft Office applications - will also be required in this role and should be evidenced in your application.
Essential Criteria:
+ A ‘Team Player’, who can integrate into a blended civilian and military workforce.
+ Willing to undertake all required training. Note: Inflatable Boat Maintainer Course (Pass) is essential; this can be taken in post.
+ Must hold a full UK (Cat B) driving licence, as may be required to transport themselves and relevant equipment in the course of their duties.
Desirable Criteria:
+ Working knowledge of the small boats workshop environment.
+ Understanding of equipment manuals.
+ Relevant experience in maritime engineering support.
+ Forklift Operator.
+ Additional Lifting Equipment Examiner (ADLEE).
+ Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
+ Forklift Licence

Alongside your salary of £23,310, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,294 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.
+ Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
+ A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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.