Navy Command – HMS NELSON Small Arms Maintainer 1

Job summary

His Majesty�s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP) has been an integral part of the city since 1194. It is home to almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships, including the new aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, the formidable Type 45 destroyers, Type 23 frigates and mine countermeasures and fishery protection squadrons.�

The base is a major employer and provides lodging facilities to RN personnel serving at the base and in Portsmouth based ships.

HMNBP is one of three naval bases providing enabling support as part of the nation�s defence strategy. In doing so, HMNBP seeks to improve through science and technology to strengthen its security and defence at home and overseas. This requires continuous improvements in building capacity, capability, and resilience through its people. It is the home base for assigned ships and ship�s companies preparing for operations. A key component of achieving this support is the ability to deliver the full range of increasingly sophisticated engineering support services. The unique employment opportunities offered are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command�s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants, Contractors and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines.

In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.

Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Naval Base Commander Portsmouth (NBC(P)) provides an armoury facility to support large lodger units at readiness and individual personnel to deploy into conflict areas with individual personal weapon systems. This facility also supports front line units conducting continuation training whilst alongside in HMNBP. This role is operate and manage the armoury in HMS NELSON conducting appropriate maintenance routines of all small arms to ensure 85% availability across all weapon outfits; to manage the correct issue and receipt of all weapons and ancillaries (including timely preparation, delivery and collection of assets to and from the airhead); to remain up to date on weapons maintenance policy and procedure such that routine inspections and assurance visits by both Navy Command and Small Arms School Corps are successful and assure Command; to monitor AinU levels; to compile timely and accurate assessments of equipment; to manage and control all weapon outfits, including Specialist Tools and Testing Equipment (STTE); and to maintain and prepare 3lb saluting platforms at 6 hours notice to fire in direct support of national events as a Primary Saluting Station. This last element of the role means that a driving licence is desirable to allow for short notice recall to site to conduct weapon preps for firing.

Person specification

This post requires an experienced small arms maintainer preferably with a background specialism in maintaining British Armed Forces personal weapon systems (ideally holding a RN Advanced Small Arms Maintainer, Armourer 2 or Service equivalent qualification). You will ideally have a history of employment with either the British Army Small Arms School Corps or as a Royal Navy Weapons Engineer. Although some specialist training can be provided (including 3lb Saluting Gun maintenance), knowledge of policy and process in maintenance and provision of small arms, including recording of equipment transactions between units and knowledge of civilian firearms control regulations is highly desirable. You will be comfortable working alone and equally at ease with leading personnel whether additional workforce is provided in the armoury or you are required to direct others in respect of rules and regulations which must be followed. You will be comfortable engaging with personnel of all ranks without any form of prejudice or judgement. You will have sufficient capacity and ability in operating Microsoft products, including Sharepoint, Teams, and Office, along with capacity to understand other bespoke IT solutions including MyHR and JAMES.

Behaviours

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

LeadershipDelivering at PaceWorking TogetherManaging a Quality ServiceCommunicating and InfluencingChanging and Improving

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �27,160, Ministry of Defence contributes �7,333 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.

Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.� � � � � � � � � � �

In HMNBP, we promote the 70:20:10 model. We understand learning can take different forms including on the job practice, learning from others, networking as well as studying for courses. All staff are encouraged to take ownership of their development and take proactive steps to shape your own learning and development. This includes identifying learning needs, deciding the best way to meet these needs, undertaking learning and reflecting.

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 an apprenticeship as part of your role.

An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be �on-the-job�, with the remaining �off-the-job� training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.

Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor�s degree, or a Master�s degree.

Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.

Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.�
We also provide first rate benefits for all our employees as we understand the commitments our staff have, both inside and outside of the workplace and our aim is to provide a place of work which allows the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance. These include:

In addition to your salary is the potential for in-year performance and recognition awards with the option to buy additional contribution yearsA with an average employer contribution of 27%Personal & professional developmentAccess to a confidential, professional support service25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� serviceAlternative working patterns for many rolesDiscount schemesBicycle / season ticket loansEnhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leaveSpecial paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year

On-site facilities (gymnasium, various caf�s, shops, post office, mess facilities etc)

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.� This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

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

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

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 .

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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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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