Job description for ROV System Maintainer

If you are excited by the prospect of working with industry leading subsea technology in a challenging environment, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. The ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) team are looking for an ROV system Maintainer to join them as part of the wider SALMO (Salvage and Marine Operations) department.

Our SALMO team is the lead across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the provision of marine salvage and emergency response. Our specialists including Master Mariners, Marine Engineers, Naval Architects, Environmental Scientists, ROV Pilots, AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) Operators and Divers provide a centre of expertise for subsea activities and marine operations. Our operations are varied and include salvage assistance to damaged surface vessels, location of aircraft on the sea-bottom, survey of WWII wrecks, towage of warships and submarines, emergency response preparedness exercises and underwater engineering support to resolve defects on Navy platforms at home and overseas.

You will play a pivotal role in the maintenance of ROV systems for SALMO. Your responsibilities will span both offshore and onshore environments, supporting the mobilisation, operation, and maintenance of our work class ROV systems. Our ROV Team, equipped with cutting edge commercial ROV technology, provides a unique capability within SALMO. We deliver deep water salvage solutions that not only support SALMO’s objectives but also contribute to broader MOD goals. Your participation in this team will be instrumental in driving these initiatives forward.

This role is operationally important and as such attracts allowances (SALMO Terms and Conditions) depending on the working situation the employee is undertaking at that time.

What you’ll be doing

• Maintain the ROV system to a high standard in accordance with the planned maintenance system
• Diagnose system faults, engaging with the ROV System manufacturer to find solutions to defects, breakdowns and equipment related safety concerns
• Provide support to the Operations Manager and Logistics Team regarding spares holdings
• Support the ROV pilot techs in pre and post dive checks and piloting as required
• Be prepared to work offshore for up to 120 days per year

Person specification

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

• Demonstrable recent experience in maintaining complex marine, electro-mechanical systems or experience in maintaining work class ROV’s
• A nationally recognised technical or trade qualification at Level 4 (military service qualification and/or an appropriate level national vocational qualification is acceptable) completed in one of the following subjects; electrical mechanical, electronic or hydraulic or have relevant equivalent experience

This role is subject to Retained Grade Terms and Conditions and differ from the DE&S standard Terms and Conditions.

For SALMO Retained Grade seeking promotion, please refer to Part 2, Section 10.2 of the SALMO Retained Grade Handbook.

Due to the nature of this role, you are:

• Required to be fit to pass and maintain a two-yearly ENG1 seafarers medical (no geographical limitations)
• Required to enlist as a Royal Navy Sponsored Reserve
• Expected to work extended hours as and when required in support of operational commitments
• Required to live within 60 minutes travelling time of HMNB Devonport
• Required to hold an in-date UK driving licence

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

• Improve Engineering Capability – Supervised Practitioner
• Technical Decision Making – Supervised Practitioner
• Communicating and influencing
• Changing and improving

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £42,320, Ministry of Defence contributes £11,426 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Full time staff employed for less than 5 years are entitled to 26.5 days’ annual leave per year, rising to 31.5 days per year after 5 years of service
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• 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

More information can be found below:

• DE&S Little Book of Big Benefits: https://bit.ly/3FEb54v
• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• SALMO Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/SALMO-Terms-and-Conditions

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 listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.