De&s Defence Courier

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

Details:

Reference number:

Salary:

- £26,000-
Job grade:
  • Other
  • Senior Technical Specialist II
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • MOD
  • Defence Equipment & Support
  • Operational Delivery
    Type of role:
  • Logistics
  • Operational Delivery
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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About the job

Benefits:

Things you need to know

Location

  • British Forces Post Office, RAF Northolt, Ruislip, London HA4 6NGAbout the job

Job summary:

  • We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas. We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.
  • Our people push for bestinclass every day because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you're driven to set new standards, find your place with us.
Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?
Job description:


Are you looking for a challenging and interesting opportunity? If so, the British Forces Post Office (BFPO) has a fantastic role available for a Defence Courier (DC) to join a highly motivated team of DCs and Courier Escort Drivers.


For centuries, our Armed Forces have managed an in-house postal service, delivering mail across our military history including both World Wars.

The British Forces Post Office (BFPO) provides postal and courier services to the UK Armed Forces and is a renowned brand across Defence.

Approximately 250 dedicated, hard-working civilian and military staff work collaboratively to deliver both personal and official mail to over 650 locations across the globe; keeping our Armed Forces connected through letter and parcel services that play a vital role in sustaining the morale of our Armed Forces.

We are looking for dynamic, self-motivated, hard-working, and organised individual for this interesting and varied role. It will involve considerable UK and overseas travel on a range of tasks escorting Material.

On a practical day-day basis a DC can be travelling either within the UK or overseas, daily, or weekly to escort or carry items to recipients in other locations.


You will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills, as you carry out the day-job you will have opportunities to identify and secure improvements to the way BFPO operates, as well as providing input to deliver a cost-effective and value-for-money service that contributes to the 'big picture' within the UK Defence establishment.

Given this, a proactive, solution-orientated style is required and a robust and conscientious approach to completing tasks will be key to your success.


Due to security requirements, the posts are reserved for UK Nationals only (dual national applicants acceptable) and will require more in-depth security checks (Developed Vetting).

On top of the salary this position also offers an Outer London Weighting /Recruitment and Retention Allowances of £3250.


You will be required to pass the bespoke Defence Courier medical and achieve Med Category 1, in accordance with details contained in JSP 950 (available upon request), prior to being offered the provisional appointment.


We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our
CV guidance before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.


About the role


As a Defence Courier, you will be responsible for the movement of Material across the UK and worldwide, ensuring that items are handled appropriately and securely on behalf of the MoD and the Government.


This appointment will enable you to develop your career and technical knowledge, to become a valued specialist within an organisation that indirectly supports our Armed Forces and Other Government Departments around the world.


Key activities will include:

  • Ensure all items in your care are moved as required under the correct diplomatic process which is covered by the Vienna Convention; ensuring that the Material carried is not tampered with or scanned at customs and is received safely, securely and without interception at its destination.
  • Operating and maintaining technical ability to operate secure and specialist equipment essential to the smooth and efficient delivery of Material and completion of your duties.
  • Maintaining a good knowledge of relevant MoD policies and customs and laws of countries visiting, ensuring compliance with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office policy to ensure there are no barriers to the delivery of Material.

Person specification:

  • The ability to travel extensively at short notice and often solo within both the UK and overseas to numerous routine and adhoc locations
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