Technician Engineer

Thank you for your interest in the Technician Engineer role at DE&S Deca.
As a DES Deca Engineering Technician your roles include the repair and overhaul avionics, maritime , ground communications, navigation and weapons system as well as cable and test box manufacture, in a timely and efficient manner whilst complying with legislative and organisational standards.
DE&S Deca is a specialist part of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) tasked with supporting a vast range of Defence avionics, electronics and components to provide high-quality, cost-effective support to the UK Armed Forces. We have a rich heritage as the MOD’s in house repair, maintenance, overhaul and upgrade service provider by offering innovative solutions to guarantee best value for Defence.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months., Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ Comply with all relevant policy and legislation.
+ Hold self-certification responsibilities.
+ Provide specialist advice and technical supervisory responsibilities.
+ Perform self-directed test diagnostic and repair, maintenance, modification, calibration and manufacture using approved engineering documentation and techniques.
+ Carry out unique tasks, including the creation of supporting engineering documentation.
+ Work within a scheme of engineering governance provided by supervisors.
+ Input and update of data and the maintenance of digital media to satisfy internal and external customers with regard to airworthiness and information requirements.
+ Assist in coordinating the manufacture or repair of cable projects including documentation, drawings, tooling & testing of the finished article., o A Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) outlining how you consider your personal skills, leadership attributes, qualities and experience match the essential criteria.
Sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills
Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the following Technical Competences and Behaviours:
Behaviours
o Managing a Quality Service
o Communicating and Influencing
o Changing and Improving
Technical Competencies
o Technical Decision Making
o Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance
Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed. We endeavour to stick to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
o UK nationals
o nationals of the Republic of Ireland
o nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
o nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
o nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
o individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
o Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion
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We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and well organised candidate who can manage numerous tasks/projects individually and as part of the wider team. The individual will be required to engage with various internal and external stakeholders/customers.
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
+ Holds relevant: Level 4 qualification and advanced/higher apprenticeship; or Level 3 qualification, a nationally recognised engineering apprenticeship and some engineering experience within their discipline or specialist area.
Desirable Criteria
+ PTT qualified & certified
+ Cable Repair or Manufacture, Holds relevant: Level 4 qualification and advanced/higher apprenticeship; or Level 3 qualification, a nationally recognised engineering apprenticeship and some engineering experience within their discipline or specialist area., o Managing a Quality Service
o Changing and Improving
o Communicating and Influencing

Alongside your salary of £29,900, DE&S Deca contributes £8,662 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
o 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
o Flexible and hybrid working options
o Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
o Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
o Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
o Support for progression
o Huge range of discounts
o Volunteering days
o Enhanced parental leave schemes