Workshop Technician

Job summary

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Job description

Designing engineering solutions. Earthquake-proofing embassies. Managing construction contracts in challenging locations. Just a few examples of the incredible work our Engineering team does. They're the people who plan, design, and deliver innovation across all corners of the globe. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them.

Bringing energy to embassies.
Designing systems that protect.
Realising the power of your skills.
It all matters.

Maintain workshop excellence that underpins vital delivery

As a Workshop Technician, you’ll be hands-on in producing bespoke products to defined designs, working closely with customers to make sure everything is delivered to the right standard and within agreed time frames. Taking pride in the quality of your work, whilst making sure the workshop runs safely and efficiently – following risk assessments, carrying out daily health and safety checks, and maintaining a clean, organised environment. Alongside production, supporting the upkeep of machinery through planned maintenance, keeping tools and materials in good order, and ensuring stock levels are where they need to be will also be your responsibility.

There’s also a broader part to the role. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute ideas to the development of new products, while applying their existing skills and continuing to build new ones, and support the wider team wherever needed. This includes supervising apprentices, helping them grow and develop, and playing an active role in sharing feedback and improving how the team works. By staying up to date with your own professional development and bringing a proactive, collaborative approach, you’ll help strengthen the capability of the Production Unit as a whole.

Apply technical skills in environments where quality matters most

You’re have either a relevant qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, Metalwork, Electronics disciplines, or equivalent demonstrable hands-on experience, along with a solid understanding of workshop health and safety and the safe use of machinery. Confident working from engineering drawings, standards and specifications, you take a precise and methodical approach to your work and understand the importance of getting things right first time. You’re comfortable operating workshop equipment safely and responsibly, and you value maintaining an organised environment where safety and quality go hand in hand.

A team player by nature, you communicate clearly and work well alongside others to get the job done. Keen on building your existing skills, whether that’s developing your knowledge across different engineering disciplines or supporting others in the team. Experience in a similar role or across a range of machining and fitting activities would be an advantage, as would any additional training such as manual handling, forklift operation, first aid or fire warden responsibilities.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting on our website: https://www.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Person specification

We are looking for people with:

• Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, or Metalwork, or Electronics, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of workshop H&S and relevant Machine Safety Regulations, Machinery Safe Use Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP - HSE 1998 PUWER).
• Workshop machine specific training (safe use and operation).
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications.
• Experience working and communicating effectively as part of a team.

Behaviours

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Developing Self and Others

Technical skills

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

• Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, or Metalwork, or Electronics, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of workshop H&S and relevant Machine Safety Regulations, Machinery Safe Use Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP - HSE 1998 PUWER).
• Workshop machine specific training (safe use and operation).
• Workshop machine specific training (safe use and operation).
• Experience working and communicating effectively as part of a team.

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

• Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, or Metalwork, or Electronics, or equivalent experience.
• Workshop machine specific training (safe use and operation).
• Workshop machine specific training (safe use and operation).
• Experience working and communicating effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £33,873, FCDO Services contributes £9,813 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 role.
• Annual leave starting at 25 days.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service pension.
• Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park.

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, Experience and Technical skills.

To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific/technical skills.

Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.

Your CV should include:

• no personal identifying details

• career history with key responsibilities

• achievements

• qualifications

Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.

Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the technical/ job specific questions which are outlined in the application form.

Those that are successful will be invited to a Face to face interview followed by a practical assessment.

At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical/job specific skills and behaviours.

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (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.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

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.

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).

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk
• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact FCDOServices.Recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk in the first instance.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from FCDO Services, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For more information, please visit their website.

Attachments

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