Specialist Instructional Officer (Coppersmith/Pipeworker) Job at Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence HMS Sultan
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Are you experienced in marine pipework engineering or have associated skills? Could you use your extensive knowledge and skills to deliver training to the next generation of Royal Naval Marine Engineers, whilst encouraging them to achieve their full potential? Do you wish to be part of a team who are encouraged to develop new skills and be innovative in the way we deliver our business? Then you could be the person we are looking for.
The Defence School of Marine Engineering, HMS Sultan, is looking for Specialist Instructional Officers (Coppersmith/Pipeworker) to train our future Technicians and help them develop the skills needed to maintain the Royal Navy’s latest and next generation warships and submarines.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Please note that DSMARE is due to transfer to Navy Command within the period Nov 2024 to Nov 2025. This post may therefore be in scope for potential outsource under Project Selborne during this period.
Job description
Do you have the passion to impart your skills and knowledge onto future Royal Naval Engineering Technicians, if you do, we need you? The Defence School of Marine Engineering, HMS Sultan, is the largest military training establishment in Europe and is responsible for the training and development of military engineering personnel. The successful candidate will be working within the Allied Trades Marine Pipework Department alongside a small team of instructional staff. The training syllabus for the section is predetermined by the Royal Naval Training Authority and is designed to impart the skills/knowledge necessary for active service within the armed forces. The role of the successful candidate is to provide both initial and advanced marine pipework technical and theoretical training to adult trainees studying for their foundation degree.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week and, in addition to the basic salary listed, attracts a £6000 p.a. allowance.
Person specification
Candidates will have served a recognised apprenticeship or relevant alternative period of training in a marine pipework environment and have gained the appropriate ONC, City and Guilds (part III), BTEC, NVQ or an equivalent level qualification. Applicants who have completed a military engineering apprenticeship plus 5 Years practical experience within the specialisation will be deemed to meet the necessary requirements.
Candidates should have practical experience and knowledge of the following Coppersmith/pipe working techniques – production of template wires and scale drawings, operation of pipe bending machinery, Oxy-Acetylene & Propane equipment, Brazing (Silver Solder) and Soft Soldering, Basic Plumbing Skills.
A good understanding of Microsoft Office and its applications would be a distinct advantage.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Qualifications
Candidates who have completed an equivalent military engineering apprenticeship and have a minimum 5 years technical experience will be deemed to meet the necessary requirements.
A good understanding of Microsoft Office and its applications.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Developing Self and Others
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
- Changing and Improving
Benefits
Learning and development tailored to your role, including level 4 qualifications.
Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service in addition to public holidays.
Use of Gym and Swimming Pool
Free On-Site Parking
A Culture encouraging inclusion & diversity
A highly competitive contributory Civil Service Pension
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.
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 by 31st December 2022. 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.
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.
Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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Selection process details
The selection process will include a practical test to assess appropriate skill levels, a multi choice theory exam to assess subject matter knowledge, a short (15 mins) presentation on a subject relative to the post advertised, and a formal interview.
The selection process and assessment is to be completed at HMS Sultan and normally requires a whole working day to accomplish.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include: job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
During the application process you will be assessed on the following behaviours;
- Leadership
- Working Together
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Bigger Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Developed Self and Others
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
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.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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