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Engineering Workshops Manager
UK Ministry of Defence
Albrighton
On-site
GBP 29,000 - 35,000
Full time
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to manage the Engineering Workshops at RAF Cosford, overseeing the calibration and testing of equipment. The role demands strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, plus a commitment to staff development and quality assurance. Your contributions will directly impact the operations of the RAF, supporting training wings and ensuring safety in engineering outputs.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification preferred; experience can substitute.
- Good IT skills are required, specifically MS Word and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Manage Engineering Workshops ensuring safe and effective engineering output.
- Line Management of Engineering Workshop Technicians and Administrative Officer.
- Complete Mid Year and End of Year Appraisals for Workshop staff.
Skills
Education
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Job description
RAF Cosford, Albrighton, Shropshire.
Job Summary
An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Site Engineering Support Services team as Manager of Engineering Workshops.
RAF Cosford is the home of the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering, Defence School of Photography, No1 Radio School and the RAF School of Physical Training.
The successful candidate will Manage the Engineering Workshops on Site, providing the calibration and testing of Test and Measuring Equipment (TME) and Audio Visual Aids (AVA) provision to support RAF Cosford and the Air and Training Wing requirements.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Manage and ensure the safe and effective engineering output of Test and Measuring Equipment Testing and Calibration along with supporting Audio Visual Aids provision across site to support RAF Cosford and the Air and Training Wing.
Line Management of Engineering Workshop Technicians and Administrative Officer. Dealing with, supporting and making decisions on all day-to-day engineering and calibration testing activities.
Manage the Workshop workload, policies, training, any personnel welfare, discipline or motivation issues and complete Mid Year and End of year Appraisals for all Workshop staff. Develop and maintain the accuracy and currency of the Workshops Order Book and Processes including Terms of Reference reviews.
Manage Department Risks on the Actions and Issues Logs and PARMIS (Risks Management Tool).
Support personnel to ensure that all Civil Service and RAF Cosford mandated training and personal development needs are catered for iaw current policy.
Support and carry out the Workshops Quality Assurance activities as required (training provided) and maintain the currency of the Workshops Quality Manual.
Maintain a good working knowledge and understanding of the processes followed and the equipment used in all Audio Visual Aids, Amalgamated Measuring and Precision Equipment Cell, Mechanical and Avionics Workshops and the Administrative Officer tasks.
Represent the Workshops at the Wing Quality Review Meeting as required.
Support any external visits to the Workshops and Unit as required.
Carry out and assist the Engineering Calibrators with the maintenance or processing of TME received into the Bays.
It is desirable to hold a Full UK Driving Licence as there are occasions when test equipment and audio visual aids will be collected and delivered to departments across the wider estate using a unit vehicle.
Manage and ensure the safe and effective engineering output of Test and Measuring Equipment Testing and Calibration along with supporting Audio Visual Aids provision across site to support RAF Cosford and the Air and Training Wing.
Line Management of Engineering Workshop Technicians and Administrative Officer. Dealing with, supporting and making decisions on all day-to-day engineering and calibration testing activities.
Manage the Workshop workload, policies, training, any personnel welfare, discipline or motivation issues and complete Mid Year and End of year Appraisals for all Workshop staff. Develop and maintain the accuracy and currency of the Workshops Order Book and Processes including Terms of Reference reviews.
Manage Department Risks on the Actions and Issues Logs and PARMIS (Risks Management Tool).
Support personnel to ensure that all Civil Service and RAF Cosford mandated training and personal development needs are catered for iaw current policy.
Support and carry out the Workshops Quality Assurance activities as required (training provided) and maintain the currency of the Workshops Quality Manual.
Maintain a good working knowledge and understanding of the processes followed and the equipment used in all Audio Visual Aids, Amalgamated Measuring and Precision Equipment Cell, Mechanical and Avionics Workshops and the Administrative Officer tasks.
Represent the Workshops at the Wing Quality Review Meeting as required.
Support any external visits to the Workshops and Unit as required.
Carry out and assist the Engineering Calibrators with the maintenance or processing of TME received into the Bays.
It is desirable to hold a Full UK Driving Licence as there are occasions when test equipment and audio visual aids will be collected and delivered to departments across the wider estate using a unit vehicle.
Person specification
A minimum of a Level 3 Engineering qualification is highly desirable however, if evidence of relevant experience can be provided on the application and at interview this will also be considered.
Good IT skills are required, specifically MS Word and Excel.
Personnel may be required to apply manual handling techniques (at times they may be a physical 2 person lift)
Due to the nature of the role there will be limited opportunity to work away from the Site. This would be considered on a case by case basis and would be for administrative purposes only.
Working hours for the Workshops are ordinarily: 0800 - 1630 for Monday to Thursday and 0800 - 1330 on Friday.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- Alongside a salary of £29.580 the Ministry of Defence contributes an employees contribution of 28.97% to a Civil Service pension. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- 25 days annual leave in first year rising by 1 day each year to a maximum of 30 days. Internal applicants will benefit from their current leave allowance.
- Excellent / easily accessible road and rail links.
- Free On-site parking.
- Access to RAF Cosford sport and leisure facilities, subject to completion of the local registration/induction process and payment of an annual fee.
- Catering facilities, café and shop available on-site (Greggs, Starbucks and Spar).
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 Policy 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 and Experience.
Application will be via Online application process on CS Jobs. Candidates must complete the application for in the required format giving as much detail of their experience and relevance to the role as possible to aid sifting.
All engineering experience and certification submitted as part of the application will be considered if alternative qualifications are held and presented.
The employment selection and any offer will be subject to the appropriate Civil Service security and administrative checks being carried out and candidates deemed suitable for Ministry of Defence employment.
At Sift, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (250 Max word count)
Behaviours
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Seeing the Big Picture
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Seeing the Big Picture
Security
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
Working for the Civil Service
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)
Candidates Information Pack
Air Command's Applicant Guide
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 and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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
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 : Mr Ady Breslin
- Email : adrian.breslin719@mod.gov.uk
- Telephone : 03001533052
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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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