Navy Command - Motor Transport Driver

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join the Logistics Team at RNAS Culdrose as a Motor Transport Driver.

Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose delivers the UK’s two highest defence priorities: assuring the nuclear deterrent and protection of the nation’s aircraft carriers. It is an operational Air Station with a workforce of 3000 personnel that are all directly or indirectly involved in generating or supporting the Naval Air Squadrons and their personnel.

The Motor Transport (MT) Driver is a critical role within the MT team at Culdrose, responsible for driving specialist airfield support vehicles, emergency response vehicles and passenger and freight vehicles. This role is essential to enabling operational flying activity and the movement of freight and personnel in direct support of defence tasking. The successful applicant will need to be flexible and able to undertake planned or short notice journeys which could include overnight stays away from the unit. Whilst the MOD supports hybrid working, candidates should be aware due to the nature of this role it is unsuitable for home working. The position is advertised at 37 hours per week as part of a shift pattern with the opportunity for overtime, and on call allowance during weekends and leave periods. This role attracts a shift working allowance of 11.5%.

Does this role sound of interest to you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The MT Driver is part of the Motor Transport Team and sits within the Logistics Department of RNAS CULDROSE. The post is responsible for the key areas:

• Driving all categories of vehicle including Heavy, Large, and Medium Goods Vehicles. This will include articulated lorries, 40ft Curtain, Flatbed and Lowloader Trailers.
• Driving specialist vehicles including Forklift, and Airfield Sweepers. Driving Ambulances under blue light conditions.
• The carriage of Dangerous Goods above and below the threshold.
• Driving passenger carrying Vans, Minibuses and large Personnel Carrying Vehicles.
• Planning delivery schedules and routes with the Operations Manager.
• Cleaning and Preparation of Vehicles.

Additional Information:

This role is based at RNAS Culdrose, a key operational air station supporting the Royal Navy’s critical missions. The successful candidate will play a vital role providing logistical support, contributing to the overall success of its operations.

We’ll provide you with all the training you need to succeed, including but not limited to:

• Civil Service Mandatory Training
• ADR Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
• Blue Light Emergency Response Driving Level 1
• Mechanical Handling Equipment (Forklift).

The successful applicant will need to be prepared to undertake a DBS check and any medical assessments required.

Person specification

The desirable skills of the successful applicant are:

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Effective communication skills.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and confidentiality.
• Driving licence with category B, C, C1, D, D1, D+E, C+E, General Vehicle Maintenance, training however will be provided

Essential:

• Full UK Driving Licence Category.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Licences

Full UK Driving Licence Category - 'Motor Transport Driver'

Behaviours

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

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

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

• 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).

• 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%
• Access to carparking on site
• Access to a fully equipped gym on site - membership required
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Bicycle / season-ticket loans

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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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.

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