Amphibious Technician

Job summary

This role is critical in sustaining Hamworthy Barracks Very High Readiness posture, enabling its Amphibious Life Support Equipment (ALSE) capability for both training and operations overseas. The successful applicant will take their place as an Amphibious Technician within the dive store at Hamworthy Barracks, responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and assurance of all ALSE, pumps, compressors, gauges and associated tool and test equipment held within the Unit and in overseas locations.��

This is an outstanding opportunity offered within Hamworthy Barracks which guarantees both a challenging role and job satisfaction. Applicants should be pro-active and hard-working, capable and content to work as part of a small team in a very busy and dynamic working environment.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

This is a full-time post. However, requests for flexible, part-time working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.

Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities.� Throughout, the Command�s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD�s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command�s personnel and Trade Unions.

Job description

The Amphibious Technicians play a vital role in maintaining the Amphibious Life Support Equipment (ALSE) at Hamworthy Barracks, and associated equipment required for both operational and training tasks when operating in an amphibious environment.

�The successful candidate will be expected to:

�Consistently ensure that all operational ALSE has met its 3, 6, 12 monthly servicing schedules within the 5yr cycle.� Equipment must be available in a fully serviced condition and comply with all relevant regulations and servicing criteria.Use initiative and past experience to fault-find/make technical decisions, and problem solve complex issues across all equipment types, to allow functionality and ensure training and exercises to continue without disruption.�Make sure that all (UK/Overseas) ALSE equipment, portable compressors, fixed air compressors and oxygen booster pumps are fully serviced and ready to be used at all times in support of unit readiness and capability requirements.�Consistently ensure that all associated ALSE (gauges, tool & test sets) are sent for testing within the guidelines of time and tolerances to the relevant military/civilian contractors and complete all documentation on their return, ensuring that current legislation is complied with in all respects.Agree to conduct refresher training, as controlled by the lead technician in a particular system, weekly.Maintain the installation and subsequent air quality testing; through liaisons with outside agencies and contractors, whilst remaining iaw Health & Safety and Breathing Gas Regulations/Compliance.�Undertake the management of stores, stock taking and ordering of stores to ensure the correct servicing packs are available to meet the required servicing regime timelines across all systems.Complete all documentation, both military/civilian, accurately and make available for both annual and legal audit/inspections on duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.� The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level as necessary.

Person specification

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is:

Capable of working both independently and as part of a small team of civilian technicians, overseen by a military supervisor, the successful candidate will be expected to proactively contribute to the work of the whole team.Ideally a skilled, hands-on person with evidenced experience in practical work fields, who relishes a challenge, they should be technically minded and willing to travel several times a year in support of exercises and training courses.Prepared to undertake relevant training as required, in order to maintain required skill levels and remain current.Content to be responsible for the maintenance, inspection and assurance of all Amphibious Life Support Equipment held within the Unit; maintained in line with Chain of Command Direction & Guidance and current regulations, following the relevant policies, procedures, rules, and using your own knowledge and expertise to organise required work.Able to work at pace under pressure in a fast-paced environment (essential), the Job Holder will need to be highly motivated and efficient, approachable and customer focused.Hold a basic level of written English, Maths and IT literacy - particularly Microsoft Office applications - evidenced in their application.

Essential Criteria:

A �Team Player�, who can integrate into a blended civilian and military workforce.Technically minded, either hold the listed qualifications or be willing to undertake all required training.A willingness to travel and support overseas military exercises/training autonomously, several times per year.Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Desirable Criteria:

Working knowledge of the dive workshop environment.Understanding of equipment manuals.An understanding of basic engineering principles.Experience in an engineering maintenance role.

Licences

Full UK Driving Licence

Qualifications

Completion of all identified Mandatory Training is essential. Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the following training, required IOT maintain FE&R of ME systems (can be undertaken in post):

�Haskel Booster Pumps Technician.

�Portable Breathing Air Compressor (PBAC) Technician.

�Aiger 38 fitter/maintainer.

�Short Term Air Supply System (STASS) Technician.

�ASSET (Association of Scuba Service Engineers & Technicians) Adv Technician.

�Cylinder Testing Part 1 & 2.

�Swimmers Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (SOBA) Technician.

�Clearance Divers Life Support Equipment (CDLSE) Technician.

�Self Contained Air Diving Equipment (SCADE) Technician.

�Water Safety Equipment (WSE) Technician.

Completion of all identified Mandatory Training is essential, including Inflatable boat Maintainer Course (can be undertaken in post).

Behaviours

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

Communicating and InfluencingManaging a Quality ServiceDelivering at PaceWorking TogetherMaking Effective Decisions

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Communicating and InfluencingDelivering at PaceWorking TogetherMaking Effective Decisions

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. An environment with possible flexible working options.Professional and Personal Development of skills; access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MoD.A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments.Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year.25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon 5 years� service in addition to 8 public holidays plus a privilege day for the Sovereign�s birthday; enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.A with an average employer contribution of 27%Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

The Command Team within Hamworthy Barracks acknowledge that this is a demanding work environment and our aim is to provide a great work-life balance. The Unit offers a range of onsite facilities, with a state-of-the-art gymnasium, swimming pool, Community Centre, convenience shop, food outlets and limited on-site parking.

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.

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