Mechanical Transport Driver

Coningsby, East Midlands (England), LN4 4SYJob SummaryWe have an opportunity for a professional driver to join RAF Coningsby’s Mechanical Transport (MT) Flight. The vacancy is for a Skill Zone 3 Civilian Driver who will be involved in a variety of tasks providing essential passenger and freight transport support to RAF Coningsby and its associated Units. RAF Coningsby is a key part of the Air Command Typhoon Force, providing tactical control and combat of the UK airspace. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job DescriptionPrimary duties to include, operation of Category B, C+E, C, D1 and D vehicles as part of daily tasking, also to include domestic site operations and aircraft refuelling duties. Conduct daily vehicle inspections and vehicle husbandry on the MT fleet as required. Responsible for loading and restraint and freight handling in line with the Code of Practice and military policy. There will be a requirement to undertake shift work for which appropriate payment will be made. Duties will include operation of electronic transport management systems and associated IT.

The role will be required to deputise for the transport supervisor; hence a good knowledge of Microsoft applications is an advantage. There may be a requirement to support detachments away from normal operating base and a requirement to operate snow and ice clearance equipment during inclement weather. Primary duties to include, operation of Category B, C+E, C, D1 and D vehicles as part of daily tasking, also to include domestic site operations and aircraft refuelling duties. Conduct daily vehicle inspections and vehicle husbandry on the MT fleet as required.

Responsible for loading and restraint and freight handling in line with the Code of Practice and military policy. There will be a requirement to undertake shift work for which appropriate payment will be made. Duties will include operation of electronic transport management systems and associated IT. The role will be required to deputise for the transport supervisor; hence a good knowledge of Microsoft applications is an advantage. There may be a requirement to support detachments away from normal operating base and a requirement to operate snow and ice clearance equipment during inclement weather.

Person specificationCivilian drivers operate within a 24-hour, 7-days a week shift pattern conducting a shift cycle on a rotation of 2-day shifts, 2-night shifts followed by 4 days off. Contracted to a minimum of 37 hours a week over an 8-week shift cycle. In this customer-facing role, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful applicant must be a team player who can build trust-based relationships and contribute effectively within a close-knit team.

A proactive and adaptable attitude is crucial to ensuring that all driving and administrative tasks are carried out to a high standard, supporting the seamless operation of MT services. You must demonstrate a self-motivated, flexible approach, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage resources both effectively and efficiently. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain composed under pressure are key, particularly when responding to last-minute customer requests. During evenings and weekends, you will often be required to work unsupervised or independently, necessitating a high level of initiative and accountability to meet operational demands.

EssentialCategory B, C+E, C, D1 and D vehicles & full ADR (or a willingness to undertake inhouse Cat D & ADR Training once in post)To have up-to-date knowledge of current transport regulations, basic IT skills and recent experience of driving large goods vehicles. DesirableWorking knowledge of military logistics, MOD transport regulations and experience of working under HAZMAT regulations. Colour Perception 2. LicencesCategory B, C+E, C, D1 and D vehiclesFull ADR (or willingness to undertake inhouse Cat D and ADR training once in post)BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Making Effective DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingChanging and ImprovingManaging a Quality ServiceDelivering at PaceSeeing the Big PictureWe only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Making Effective DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingChanging and ImprovingTechnical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: A practical driving test will be carried out during the interview. Alongside your salary of £25,180, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,294 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28. 97%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. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. 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.

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Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Applications will be sifted within 2 weeks of the vacancy closing date with interviews conducted in the weeks following. Candidates will be required to provide a CV, details to include job history, qualification details and previous skills and experience. Candidates will be required to provide a Statement of Suitability (500 words max).

During the Application stage, candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours;Making Effective DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingChanging and ImprovingDuring the Interview stage, candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours;Managing a Quality ServiceDelivering at PaceSeeing the Bigger PictureArtificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience.

Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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 .

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to 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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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 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. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years.

This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. 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 undergo a criminal record check. 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.

MedicalSuccessful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following GroupsUK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals 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 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe 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 InclusionThe 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 applicantsJob ContactName : Allan BraimEmail : allan. braim189@mod. gov. ukRecruitment teamEmail : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod. gov. ukFurther informationPlease ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application.

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