Army Driver, Redford Barracks, Edinburgh

2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

Details:

Reference number:

Salary:

- £20,049
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:


Industrial
  • Skill Zone 2
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • MOD
  • Army
    Type of role:
  • Logistics
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime, Compressed Hours, Shift Working
    Number of jobs available:
  • 2Contents
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About the job

Benefits:

Things you need to know

Location

  • Edinburgh, Scotland, EH13 0PPAbout the job

Job summary:

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 9,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations.

Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff.

There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. As such using data to aid understanding of our workforce is vital.

Here at Headquarters 51 Brigade and Headquarters Scotland, we are an inclusive and dedicated team, working to provide excellent support to our Military and Civilian staff

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

Job description:

We are looking for a self-motivated and highly organised individual. The role can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to embark on a new adventure in their chosen career


Transport Support Unit is an independent unit within the Ministry of Defence based in Redford Barracks, Edinburgh,
we supply transport to Ministry of Defence personnel covering Scotland either with a driver or as a self-drive, Transport Support Unit manages 130 vehicles ranging from Cars Mini-Buses, Vans and coaches, the driver's primary role will be to drive coaches.

We seek a motivated team player to work an essential role within the Transport Support Unit, responsible for supporting Military, Cadets and Civil Service personnel, Delivery through driving, maintaining vehicles, ensuring all Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) instructions are adhered to.

You will also be responsible for vehicle husbandry and the completion of relevant paperwork associated with the operation of motor transport vehicles.

This vacancy is advertised at 37 hours per week. Working 9.15 hours per day 4 days a week with alternative Mondays and Fridays.

We ask that you hold a full Cat B Licence.

Previous experience in a Driving role - desirable but not essential.

Person specification:

Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

  • Undertake all work as detailed by the Transport Manager and complete tasks in conjunction with Drivers' instructions, and appropriate regulations.
  • Work as part of the driver shift system.
  • Assist with all general maintenance and cleanliness of the working fleet.
  • Ensure all vehicles are left in a clean and tidy condition and refuelled.
  • Convey passengers and mail throughout the country.
  • Carry out basic maintenance and road safety checks on vehicles before and after use (first and last parade service).
  • Carry out other tasks, within the scope of the grade, as may be required from time to time.

Licences:

  • Full clean driving license, CAT D License is a desirable

Behaviours:

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

  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Leadership

Benefits:

  • Alongside your salary of £20,049, Ministry of Defence contributes £5,413 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service, plus Bank Holidays
  • Highly competitive pension scheme
  • Personal and professional development of skills
  • Alternative working patterns for many roles
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
  • Enhanced parental and adoption leave
  • 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
  • 5 days per year Personal and Development Training
  • Use of the onsite Gym
  • Use of the on site restaurant


We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career.

This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in

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