HMNB Clyde Faslane, Helensburgh Hybrid working (a blend of working in the workplace and from home) is encouraged. You should expect to work 2 days a week in Faslane in agreement with your Line Manager

Job Summary

His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, Sandown Class Mine Hunter Vessels and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year.

RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons.

The Systems Engineering section consists of a team of multidisciplinary engineers who are responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure maintenance conducted by an Industry Partner complies with set requirements. In this post you will have the opportunity to develop valuable skills and experience working in a high hazard/high consequence low frequency environment whilst playing a key role in supporting defence outputs.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

As a Systems Engineer you will be responsible for conducting independent inspections of infrastructure maintenance conducted by an Industry Partner. This includes:

Checking to confirm work is scheduled in accordance with safety case and design requirements
Checking that the work control system accurately reflects the status of the maintenance activity
Checking that the maintenance procedure has been followed adequately
Inspection of maintenance work (during and post event)
Checking that corrective actions have raised
Checking that the maintenance activity has been undertaken by suitably qualified and experienced personnel (including control and supervision aspects)
Checking that an adequate record has been created and stored accordingly

Where Shortfalls In The Above Are Identified, You Will:

Prepare inspection reports detailing findings
Provide provisional classification of findings in accordance with guidance documentation
Work with the Industry Partner to further understand and verify the accuracy of the findings
Present your findings to an Authorisation Group for further action

Where Shortfalls In The Above Are Identified, You Will:

Prepare inspection reports detailing findings
Provide provisional classification of findings in accordance with guidance documentation
Work with the Industry Partner to further understand and verify the accuracy of the findings
Present your findings to an Authorisation Group for further action

Person specification

We are looking to hear from engineers who have past experience in the specification or conduct of infrastructure maintenance. The post holder must have strong communication and influencing skills to work collaboratively with our Industry Partner to resolve issues. Previous experience of working in a high hazard industry is preferable but not considered essential.

Qualifications

HNC or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline

Behaviours

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

Seeing the Big Picture
Making Effective Decisions
Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Seeing the Big Picture
Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

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

Nuc 1.1 – Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Security Culture (at Level 1)
Nuc 1.2 – Nuclear Safety/Nuclear Security Management Systems (at Level 1)
Nuc 6.1 – Naval Reactor Plant and Supporting Infrastructure Maintenance (at Level 2)

Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.

This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (the permanent duty station, HMNB Clyde), which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Other Benefits For Navy Command Civil Servants Include:

25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
A very competitive pension scheme
Personal & professional development
Alternative & Hybrid working patterns for many roles
Access to a confidential, professional support service
Discount schemes
Bicycle / season ticket loans
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
On-site Facilities (gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities etc)
Free Car Parking
Assisted Travel Scheme

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

Relocation Allowance: The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer).

Allowances: 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.

This post may be eligible for the NSQEP Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £12,000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and will be dependent on a candidate's ability to successfully demonstrate the necessary competency, qualifications, and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.

First Appointment Expenses (FAE): This post offers First Appointment Expenses to new recruits to the Civil Service to assist with costs incurred as a result of relocation or move of home (HM Revenue and Customs restrictions apply). Reimbursement of expenses up to the value of £8k will apply only when a move of home is deemed to be necessary.

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.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Candidates will be required to provide a CV which includes job history, qualification details and previous skill and experience.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (Word count: 250)

When choosing your Behaviour examples, please ensure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology could result in your application being rejected.

At sift you will be assessed on the following Success Profiles:

Behaviours

Seeing Bigger Picture
Making Effective Decisions

At interview you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:

Behaviours

Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Working together
Seeing Bigger Picture
Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

We'll Assess You Against These Technical Skills At Interview:

Nuc 1.1 – Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Security Culture (at Level 1)
Nuc 1.2 – Nuclear Safety/Nuclear Security Management Systems (at Level 1)
Nuc 6.1 – Naval Reactor Plant and Supporting Infrastructure Maintenance (at Level 2)

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.

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.

Security

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.

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.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

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 : Michael White
Email : michael.white137@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: , Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email:

info@csc.gov.uk.

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