Overview
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, with responsibility for an annual budget of over £10bn, the Army is a major part of the Ministry of Defence and one of its largest operating centres who employ around 12,000 Civil Servants located at over 300 locations supporting the 110K regular and reserve soldiers across the Army. This Civil Service workforce is diverse, with many different functions and professions ranging from police officers, security guards, trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff.
At Andover Support Unit (ASpU), the Transport Support Unit (TSU) provides support to personnel based at Marlborough Lines, Andover. The TSU is a 24 hour 7 days a week operational environment which supports MOD staff to conduct military operations worldwide.
We are offering roles with both full-time and part-time hours, and at interview we will ask you for your preference.
* Full Time, 37-hour weekly pattern (Sunday–Saturday).
* Part Time, 24-hour or 16-hour weekly pattern (Monday–Friday).
The nature of this role requires you to be on-site 100% of the time.
Responsibilities
* As a TSU Driver you will ensure adherence to Defence Policy and Governance, and will be responsible for transporting MOD personnel in cars, MPVs, or minibuses to different locations across the UK, which can involve overnight stays.
* Conducting driven jobs as tasked by transport clerks in accordance with driver hours regulations.
* Delivering Driver Awareness Training on the vehicles held at the Transport Unit, direct to MOD personnel, providing certification. Full in-house training will be given.
* Conducting first line vehicle maintenance and cleanliness of allocated staff car and TSU fleet vehicles.
* Duties as reasonably required commensurate with the grade.
Selection and Assessment
* Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions; Delivering at Pace; Managing a Quality Service.
* Evidence required: Making Effective Decisions; Personal Statement - up to 500 words outlining relevant experience and instances where you have successfully worked in a team.
* Where a large number of applications are received, an initial sift will be conducted based on the evidence you provide in support of Making Effective Decisions. Your Personal Statement and CV will only be reviewed if you are successful at this initial sift.
* At interview you will be assessed against the following: Behaviours (Delivering at Pace; Managing a Quality Service) and Assessments (Manual and Digital mapping exercise; driving assessment in a staff car and 17-seater minibus or MPV Transporter if you do not hold the minibus licence).
* If invited to interview, please allow around 3 hours for the entire process.
* Application sifting will be scheduled within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be held in person. These time frames may change to meet business needs.
* Artificial Intelligence may be used to support your application, however all examples must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of your application.
Security and Vetting
* Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
* Successful candidates must meet security requirements for appointment. The level of security needed is a security check. See the vetting charter. Baseline personnel security standard checks apply to people working with government assets.
Nationality requirements
* 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 with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the 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
Working for the Civil Service
* The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
* We recruit on merit by fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
* The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. The Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) supports candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
* The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants at risk of redundancy who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent wherever it is found. See the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Licences and Personal Attributes
* Licences: Category B; you must not have any pending driving disqualifications.
* A proficient driver with excellent communication skills and good attention to detail.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Flexibility with an ability to prioritise.
* Can work independently and within a team.
* Upon appointment, it is essential to obtain a Category D1 licence within the first 12 months of employment. All expenses related to acquiring the D1 licence will be funded by the MOD.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary of £23,116. The MOD contributes £6,696 towards your membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme (pro rata for part-time hours).
* The Army supports flexible working where possible and aims to provide a good work/life balance.
* Benefits include 25 days paid annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service); a highly competitive pension; personal and professional development; alternative working patterns; access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); enhanced parental and adoption leave; 6 days special leave per year for volunteering; learning and development opportunities; and options to pursue professional membership or a modern apprenticeship as part of the role.
* The post does not offer relocation allowances or relocation expenses.
* External recruits new to the Civil Service are subject to a six-month probation period.
* Travel expenses for interviews are not reimbursed.
* The Department is reviewing pay-related allowances which could affect current allowances.
* Tax-Free Childcare may be available; where applicable, childcare vouchers are not available to new MOD entrants.
* The Ministry of Defence maintains a Smoke-Free Working Environment policy; smoking and all tobacco products are prohibited in the Defence working environment, with local guidance applying.
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