Training Equipment Assistant

Post Holder's responsibilities include:

• Assisting senior fitters with the maintenance, repair and modification tasks on GSE, GTA & GTAA, in accordance with authorised schedules to meet the air engineering training requirement.
• Satisfy Training Aids husbandry operations under supervision.Assist with maintaining the hangar and workshop area as a safe working environment in accordance with unit and local standing orders as well as maintaining the requirements of COSHH, Health & Safety and other statutory regulations.
• Assist with the operation of the tool and equipment issue centre, when required.Assisting with the operation of HMS Sultan's Helicopter Landing Site and aircraft movements.
• Ensure stock of workshop ready use spares are kept to the required level.
• Drive and/or operate various training support vehicles (once fully trained and authorised).

The post would ideally suit a multi-skilled candidate with a working knowledge and experience in any of the following areas / skills:

• Mechanical / Aeronautical Systems; Pressure / Hydraulic Systems; Industrial Equipment / Machinery; Fitter / Turner; Specialist Model Making; Metalworking / Carpentry.
• Candidates will be expected to actively assist, participate and contribute positive suggestions and support for continuous improvements within their own and when required other working environments.
• The post holder will be required to work flexibly and should be prepared to perform other tasks that are outside the normal duties of the post but are within their capabilities and grade.
• The post requires a level of team working skills as well as the ability to work unsupervised on various tasking to a high standard.
• The post-holder should be able to use basic Windows based IT applications. Once trained, the incumbent will be required to operate MoD IT systems and associated programs for work, HR recording and mandatory training.
• Applicants must be able to cope with manual work and be capable of undertaking Manual Handling activities after suitable training and working at height on ladders and servicing platforms at up to 3m height.
• A full driving licence would be desirable.
• Candidates should provide information in their application of how they meet the experience and qualification requirements.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

• A Civil Service Pension.
• A competitive paid leave entitlement of 25 days in addition to 8 days public holidays.
• Access to an on-site restaurant, gymnasium, social facilities, clubs and staff car parking.
• This post qualifies for a Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) of £2506 per annum (reviewed annually).

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

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 www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

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 by 31st December 2022. 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.

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Job contact :

Name :
Mr Paul Green
Email :
paul.green108@mod.gov.uk
Telephone :
02392-542436

Recruitment team

Email :
DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk