United Kingdom Job Openings
Ministry of Defence
Navy Command - Neptune Motor Transport Compliance Manager
Helensburgh
FULL TIME & PART TIME
October 16, 2024
Details
Reference number
373883
Salary
£28,300
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Job grade
Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Navy
Type of role
Administration / Corporate Support
Business Management and Improvement
Business Management and Improvement
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
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Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location
Faslane Port, Scotland, G84 8HL
About the job
Job summary
HMNB Clyde is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Submarines, First Mine Counter Measure Squadron 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.
HMNB Clyde provides an open, flexible, and supportive work environment where Civil Servants, Armed Forces personnel and Contractors work together in an abundance of operationally focused and exciting roles. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as Neptune Asset Support Manager. This is an employment opportunity to join a vibrant section operating in an often fast-moving environment.
The position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Hybrid working (a blend of working in the workplace and from home) is encouraged. You should expect to work a minimum of 3 days a week in HMNB Clyde in agreement with your Line Manager.
HMNB Clyde provides an open, flexible, and supportive work environment where Civil Servants, Armed Forces personnel and Contractors work together in an abundance of operationally focused and exciting roles. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as Neptune Asset Support Manager. This is an employment opportunity to join a vibrant section operating in an often fast-moving environment.
The position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Hybrid working (a blend of working in the workplace and from home) is encouraged. You should expect to work a minimum of 3 days a week in HMNB Clyde in agreement with your Line Manager.
Job description
Neptune Motor Transport (MT) Compliance Manager position lies within the Captain of the Base Dept., providing management support for the Neptune MT Compliance Administrator and is responsible for the monitoring of the Driver Behaviour Policy and the Accident Reporting process. The Neptune MT Compliance Manager provides support to the Neptune Asset Support Manager (NASM) in the management and control of all Whitefleet vehicles under Navy Base Command (NBC) area, on aspects of safety including entitled use, safe use of vehicles and driver behaviours to ensure compliance with policy, Motor Transport directives and current safety standards.
The role has delegated financial authority limited to £5k for hire, re-charges and repair of accident damaged vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
As the focal point for all Motor Transport compliance at HMNB Clyde, the position is responsible for ensuring all MT assets are operated and maintained as required under government regulations and policy, liaising closely with Industrial Partners and contractors across site.
Key Responsibilities include:
The role has delegated financial authority limited to £5k for hire, re-charges and repair of accident damaged vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
As the focal point for all Motor Transport compliance at HMNB Clyde, the position is responsible for ensuring all MT assets are operated and maintained as required under government regulations and policy, liaising closely with Industrial Partners and contractors across site.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the focal point for all non-compliance issues with white fleet and yellow fleet assets where issues are identified by MT Admin.
- Conduct a program of compliance checks across NBC’s White/yellow fleet to ensure adherence to policy requirements. Work with stakeholders and end users to develop an action plan & implement where remedial action is required.
- Acting as the focal point of contact between the Industry Partner (IP), end users and NCHQ (TLB) regarding accident reporting procedures and process
- Liaising with the Industry Partner for the investigation of MT accidents and incidents and ensuring accident reporting procedure and all relevant paperwork is carried out correctly in accordance with delivery output under contract and in compliance with policy.
- With the use of a vehicle Telematic System monitor Driver Behaviour on a daily basis to identify, analyse and evaluate speeding violations, inappropriate use, vehicle utilisation and entitlements.
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Conduct educational briefings with departments, outlining responsibilities and compliance for utilising white fleet vehicles.
- Act as Defence Road Safety Advisor, and co-ordinate with the Safety Department, MDP, and other associated Departments to cross reference safety initiatives including spot checks.
Person specification
Individuals should be motivated to meet customer needs while ensuring compliance. This will be demonstrated through utilising strong interpersonal skills, building, engaging and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, and planning to deliver short and long term outputs.
We will be considering individuals with transferable skills and knowledge that will allow them to develop in this role. Listed below are some of the desirable skills and experience that, where necessary, can also be acquired. Applicants should be willing to undertake role specific training.
Skills
We will be considering individuals with transferable skills and knowledge that will allow them to develop in this role. Listed below are some of the desirable skills and experience that, where necessary, can also be acquired. Applicants should be willing to undertake role specific training.
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement - Establishing contacts and maintaining good relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience of adapting your work and priorities in an evolving work environment.
- Experience of supporting a broad team of colleagues and stakeholders.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,198 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 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.
Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Navy Command Civil Servants include:
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
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.
This 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.
Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Navy Command Civil Servants include:
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25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
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A very competitive pension scheme
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Personal & professional development
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Alternative & hybrid working patterns for many roles
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Access to a confidential, professional support service
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Discount schemes
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Bicycle / season ticket loans
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Enhanced parental and adoption leave
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Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
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On-site Facilities (gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities etc)
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Free Car Parking
- Assisted Travel 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 average employer contribution of 28.97%
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
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.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure 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.
Sift is provisionally planned to take place week 4th November with interviews planned for week 11th November. This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours
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: DBSCiv Pers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
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.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Sift is provisionally planned to take place week 4th November with interviews planned for week 11th November. This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Communicating & Influencing
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: DBSCiv Pers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
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.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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).
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
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).
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).
Apply and further information
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 :
Thomas Mc Donald
Email :
thomas.mcdonald110@mod.gov.uk
Email :
DBSCiv Pers-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.
info@csc.gov.uk.
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