Ground Engineering Flight Ramp Team Mechanical Fitter

Job summary

The Ground Engineering Flight Ramp Team (Mechanical) is responsible for the delivery of Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) maintenance, first-line rectification, and fleet support activities across RAF Waddington. The team conducts scheduled and ad hoc maintenance, equipment inspections, collections and deliveries to ensure ASE remains safe, serviceable and available to support flying operations. Personnel are responsible for accurate maintenance recording, maintaining high standards of safety, environmental compliance and quality management, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering environment.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Part time and job share arrangements may be considered providing that full time hours are covered.

Job description

Reporting to:
Officer Commanding Ground Engineering Flight through the relevant Trade Manager and Airfield Support Equipment Controller. Day-to-day controlled by SNCO IC GEF Control or Deputy.

Purpose of the role:
To maintain the operational readiness and serviceability of Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) across RAF Waddington by conducting scheduled maintenance, first-line
rectification, inspections, equipment movements and technical support activities in accordance with authorised engineering policy and maintenance documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance and Engineering Support

Conduct As Required Servicing (ARS) on ASE in accordance with approved maintenance schedules and technical publications.
Carry out first-line rectification of ASE and complete simple repairs on site where authorised.
Identify and report defects, ensuring unserviceable equipment is appropriately labelled and managed.
Complete weekly inspections and inventory checks when directed.
Support ASE collection, delivery and movement tasks across station units.

Engineering Governance
Record all maintenance activity, servicing, inspections and repairs on JAMES.
Raise and complete Maintenance Work Orders (MWOs) as required.
Maintain accurate records relating to fuels, oils, locations and equipment servicing data.
Ensure compliance with engineering orders, maintenance documentation and local operating procedures.

Operational Support
Liaise with flying squadrons, line controllers and maintenance organisations regarding ASE availability and serviceability.
Provide daily updates and end-of-shift handovers to GEF Control.
Support priority and ad hoc engineering taskings as directed.
Maintain readiness to support station operations and flying activity requirements.

Vehicle and Equipment Management
Operate and maintain allocated Ramp Team vehicles.
Ensure vehicles remain clean, serviceable, refuelled and FOD free.
Safeguard duty mobile phones and engineering equipment.
Manage replenishment fluids and consumables appropriately.

Safety, Compliance and Assurance
Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental Protection policies and procedures.
Comply with COSHH requirements, risk assessments and PPE directives.
Maintain tool control and engineering housekeeping standards.
Operate safely within aircraft manoeuvring areas and other controlled environments.
Report accidents, near misses, defects and vehicle damage promptly.
Contribute actively to quality assurance, continuous improvement and 6S initiatives.

Knowledge and Experience Required
Competence and authorisation in the operation and maintenance of relevant ASE.
Understanding of engineering maintenance procedures and technical documentation.
Knowledge of JAMES maintenance recording processes.
Familiarity with tool control, COSHH management and engineering safety procedures.
Ability to work effectively within a mixed Mechanical and Electrical maintenance team.

Key Behaviours
Strong commitment to safety and engineering compliance.
Teamwork and effective communication.
Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
Professionalism when interacting with supported units and stakeholders.
Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge inefficient processes.

Working Pattern
Monday to Thursday: 0745 to 1600 hrs.
Friday: 0745 to 1200 hrs.
Daily liaison and debrief with GEF Control required

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Experience
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Experience of carrying out maintenance, servicing, inspection or rectification activities in an engineering or technical environment.
Experience of using technical publications, maintenance schedules and engineering procedures to complete maintenance tasks safely and accurately.
Experience of maintaining accurate records and documentation relating to engineering or equipment management activities.
Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve operational outputs.
Experience of operating within a regulated environment where safety, quality and compliance are critical.

Technical / Professional Skills
Applicants must demonstrate:
Knowledge of engineering maintenance principles and fault rectification techniques.
Understanding of Health & Safety legislation, risk management and safe systems of work.
Knowledge of COSHH requirements and environmental protection responsibilities.
Ability to interpret technical instructions and maintenance documentation.
Competence in the use of engineering tools, equipment and workshop practices.

Qualifications
Desirable:
Recognised apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC/OND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or substantial equivalent experience).
UK military trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
IOSH Working Safely or equivalent.
Driving licence suitable for operating fleet vehicles

Behaviours

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £26,390, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,645 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Alongside your salary of £26,390, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,645 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A 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. 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.

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Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial 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 (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

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

Application Stage

Candidates will be required to submit:

CV to include job history, full qualification details and previous skills and experience detailing relevant engineering and maintenance experience.

A personal statement (maximum 750 words) demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview Stage

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and technical assessment.

Interviews will consist of a combination of behaviour-based and technical questions.

Candidates will be expected to provide examples from their own experience that demonstrate how they meet the requirements of the role.

At interview, candidates will be assessed against the following:

Behaviours

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

Experience

Demonstrated engineering maintenance experience within a regulated or safety critical environment.

Assessment (Technical)

Knowledge and application of engineering maintenance principles, safety procedures and equipment fault diagnosis.
Candidates will also undertake a technical assessment designed to evaluate their engineering knowledge, fault-finding ability, safety awareness and understanding
of maintenance procedures relevant to Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) maintenance activities.

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.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) 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

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Flt Lt Noah Turner
• Email : Noah.Turner135@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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