Royal Navy

1 week ago

Torpoint, Cornwall, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

Details:

Reference number:

Salary:

- £21,580
  • This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

Job grade:

  • Industrial
  • Skill Zone 3
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • MOD
  • Navy
  • This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised, and wellmotivated individual to join the Small Arms Maintenance section at HMS Raleigh

Type of role:

  • Engineering
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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About the job

Benefits:

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Location

  • Torpoint, CornwallAbout the job

Job summary:

HMS RALEIGH is the initial training establishment for ratings of the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. It is situated on the outskirts of Torpoint, a town on the Rame Peninsula in southeast Cornwall. HMS RALEIGH consists of 6 training schools (Ph- 3) and 2 operational units.

The armoury is used extensively by all schools and units providing Ph1, 2 and 3 training in addition to the operational units.

The department provides Small Arms Weapon support for all Operational and non-Operational outputs at HMS RALEIGH.

The Armourer's roles are demanding and requires constant and consistent attention to detail and honed decision-making regarding maintenance, defect rectification and fault analysis

Primary purpose :

Issue, receipt, servicing and maintenance of all Small Arms Weapons In accordance with Policy and Procedures for Armourers Army Equipment Support Publications (AESP) 1000-A which is the documentation all Armourers/Maintainers use for work related to Weapons/Optics, under supervision of ARM 1.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description:


The Armourer (small arms maintainer) is under the line management of the Establishment Security Officer and is a sub department of the Executive team at HMS RALEIGH.


The Armourer is responsible for the issuing and return of weapons from the armoury, and for servicing and maintenance of all service weapons in accordance with (iaw) the relevant Army Equipment Support Regulations (AESP).


Person specification:

Responsibility

Percentage
To inspect, repair and maintain weapons to the level three standard, and be jointly responsible for the security of all weapons and ancillary holdings and produce inspection and failure reports (in accordance with current issue of Armourers Policy and Procedures, AESP 1000-A

30%

To assist with the planned inspection and quality control programmes, and the production of AF G 351 (Small Arms Inspection reports) in accordance with the standards detailed in the equipment AESP, and the current issue of Armourers Policy and Procedures, AESP 1000-A

15%

The Armourer maintains the Small Arms Register (RN Form S3016) accurately and be the Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions (JAMES) Equipment Manager and Repair Manager for all Small Arms and Optical Sights held by the establishment

15%


In conjunction with the ERO/PW1, monitor, assess and adjust, as required, Small Arms and equipment holding in relation to the training requirement.

5.71%

Quarantines weapons where required.

5.71%


To ensure the safe custody of outside unit and private weapons and the maintenance of a separate S3016 custodial Small Arms Register.

5.71%


To produce a weekly quality control report to the Explosive Responsible Officer (ERO) & PW1, detailing the state of repair of all holdings including availability of weapons fit for purpose.

5.71%


Assist with the accounting and stores procedures for weapon spare parts and maintain adequate levels for equipment held and their usage.

5.71%

Provides advice to instructors and students on equipment maintenance.

5.71%

Is the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and Workplace Supervisor (WPS) for all weapon and sighting systems in the unit.

5.71%

Qualifications:

  • Please see above person spec
    Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Leadership
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Working Together

Technical skills:

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

  • Technical
  • S719A (RN Armourer), Radiation Protection Supervisors / Workplace Supervisor.
  • S719B Small Arms Maintainer Course.
  • JAMES Equipment Manager and Repair Manager.
  • Glock (pistol) trained.

Benefits:


The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, Our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance.

We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts, swimming pool and other sporting facilities, shop and plenty of free car parking spaces.


  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • A very competitive pension scheme Government pension scheme.
  • Also 8 public holidays per year.

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