Job description for Engineering Support Operative

We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team at Defence Munitions (DM) Gosport as an Engineering Support Operative.

Defence Munitions Receive, Store, Maintain & Issue a wide range of munitions that are used by the UK armed forces to train, protect, and serve anywhere in the world. Our Defence Munitions staff work closely with DE&S project teams and front-line commands to ensure our troops have the right items at the right time. We work as an important part of the wider MoD establishment that supports, procures, and supplies our troops, providing them with a range of munitions from bullets, shells, and flares up to and including and complex weapons such as high-calibre ammunition and guided or targeted weapons.

The role requires a multi-skilled operator who will normally work under supervision. You’ll have a level of competence in non-technical skills required to support general tasks undertaken within processing areas, including the use of IT systems.

Supporting a multi-skilled team, you will assist in meeting production targets with due regard to safety, time, cost and quality. You will follow procedures and policies to conduct inspections, unpacking, repacking and marking activities, control of consumables, handling (using Mechanical Handling Equipment) and general support as required to processing on site.

You will display a proactive approach to risk management and strict adherence to Safe Systems of Work. You will also contribute to team decisions and support other colleagues. This is an entry level position where you’ll receive comprehensive training to develop your skill set and the experience to equip you for a successful career with us.

Please note the following:

 This role is 100% site based, with some travel to our other sites being necessary. A sustenance allowance is provided.

• Applicants must be over 18 years old to apply, due to the Explosive Handling Regulations.
• A full medical check is required before taking up the post, and the job offer will be contingent on its outcome.
• The standard hours for this role are 37 hours a week, Monday – Thursday 7:30 – 4:15, and on Friday 7:30 – 12:30.

 What you’ll be doing

• Ensuring Items are handled in a safe and efficient manner to comply with Safe Systems of Work, including authorised procedures, risk assessments, manual handling, Care Of Substances Hazardous and serve as Health (COSHH) and MoD explosives regulations
• Maintaining a high standard of security, cleanliness and housekeeping within the workshop environment
• Carrying out and recording on check sheets that pre and post use checks have been made to ensure equipment is serviceable and safe to operate
• Contributing to site safety and conducting servicing tasks as per the processing/production schedule
• Maintenance & remarking of weapon containers in accordance with approved specs

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Basic IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office tools
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of working in a busy role whilst maintaining attention to detail

To benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:

• Basic Engineering or Munitions knowledge (training will be provided)
• Possess a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Making evidence-based decisions– Supervised Practitioner
• Customer Service – Awareness
• Working Together – CSBC 2
• Delivering at Pace – CSBC 2

Behaviours

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

• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Making evidence-based decisions– Supervised Practitioner
• Customer Service – Awareness

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £24,600, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,126 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So, whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences, and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles – Civil Service Commission
• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
• Civil Service Code: The Code – Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here. 

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
3. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories (CV Review) listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. 

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the relative importance of the assessed competencies as per the hierarchy below:

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 1
• 3rd: Technical Competencies
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise an additional assessment.

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints – Civil Service Commission