Defence Munitions Gosport, Gosport, Hampshire PO13 0AH Job Summary At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow. We offer 25 days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you. This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months. Job Description Are you passionate about sharing your expertise and delivering high-quality training? We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) Instructor to join our team, delivering essential training and support across Defence Munitions (DM) sites. This is your chance to make a meaningful contribution to Defence while enjoying autonomy and flexibility in your role. As the MHE Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering training on a wide range of MHE and Industrial Truck Groups (ITG). Based primarily at DM Gosport, you will also provide training at DM Plymouth and, in rare cases, other DM sites. Your responsibilities will include delivering face-to-face MHE instruction, offering subject matter expert advice on MHE matters, observing MHE operating procedures, and supporting MHE auditing as required. You will also construct training materials and presentations, manage training records, and provide expert advice to management and the wider organisation. This role offers a considerable degree of autonomy, allowing you to plan your own workload and tailor training delivery arrangements. You will work collaboratively with local sites and as part of a central training team, ensuring the highest standards of instruction and support. This is a face-to-face instruction role, requiring daily attendance on-site at DM Gosport, with occasional opportunities for remote working depending on operational needs. Travel to DM Plymouth will be required approximately one week every other month. If you are ready to take on a rewarding role that combines autonomy, collaboration, and the chance to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. If shortlisted, as part of your interview, you will be required to prepare and deliver a presentation that should be no longer than 10 minutes, based around the topic of your choice. More information will be provided closer to the time of your interview. We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 80% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. What You’ll Be Doing Design and deliver learning interventions in line with business education & training requirements (F2F and Virtual). Act as a point of contact for education and training within your specific area of responsibility. Establish professional relationships with a range of stakeholders, building professional relationships and providing SME advice and support. Co-ordinating with customers/appropriate stakeholders in order to produce, agree and facilitate delivery plans. Consider current and identify new/enhanced education and training requirements and develop appropriate solutions. Consolidate feedback and where appropriate make recommendations for improvements to learning interventions. Assist with compiling the Statement of Training Requirements (SOTR) and reports. Are you passionate about sharing your expertise and delivering high-quality training? We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) Instructor to join our team, delivering essential training and support across Defence Munitions (DM) sites. This is your chance to make a meaningful contribution to Defence while enjoying autonomy and flexibility in your role. As the MHE Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering training on a wide range of MHE and Industrial Truck Groups (ITG). Based primarily at DM Gosport, you will also provide training at DM Plymouth and, in rare cases, other DM sites. Your responsibilities will include delivering face-to-face MHE instruction, offering subject matter expert advice on MHE matters, observing MHE operating procedures, and supporting MHE auditing as required. You will also construct training materials and presentations, manage training records, and provide expert advice to management and the wider organisation. This role offers a considerable degree of autonomy, allowing you to plan your own workload and tailor training delivery arrangements. You will work collaboratively with local sites and as part of a central training team, ensuring the highest standards of instruction and support. This is a face-to-face instruction role, requiring daily attendance on-site at DM Gosport, with occasional opportunities for remote working depending on operational needs. Travel to DM Plymouth will be required approximately one week every other month. If you are ready to take on a rewarding role that combines autonomy, collaboration, and the chance to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. If shortlisted, as part of your interview, you will be required to prepare and deliver a presentation that should be no longer than 10 minutes, based around the topic of your choice. More information will be provided closer to the time of your interview. We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 80% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. What You’ll Be Doing Design and deliver learning interventions in line with business education & training requirements (F2F and Virtual). Act as a point of contact for education and training within your specific area of responsibility. Establish professional relationships with a range of stakeholders, building professional relationships and providing SME advice and support. Co-ordinating with customers/appropriate stakeholders in order to produce, agree and facilitate delivery plans. Consider current and identify new/enhanced education and training requirements and develop appropriate solutions. Consolidate feedback and where appropriate make recommendations for improvements to learning interventions. Assist with compiling the Statement of Training Requirements (SOTR) and reports. Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: Hold an MHE Instructor qualification from an accredited awarding body (eg. AITT, RTITB, NPORS) Strong presentation skills, including proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Excellent verbal and written communication skills Hold a Full UK driving license In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions Core Behaviour 2: Communicating and Influencing Technical Competence 1: Learning & Development (HR) (this competence will be presentation based) Technical Competence 2: Conflict People Management Alongside your salary of £35,200, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,197 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 average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded 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: 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. 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. 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 2 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. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. 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 Declaration of Outside Interests. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. Offering at a lower level If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact : Name : Rachel Rickard or Natasha Jones - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist Email : natasha.jones232@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : rachel.rickard103@mod.gov.uk