Nationality/Eligibility
This post is Reserved for UK citizens

Security
Because of the nature of the work in the Ministry of Defence it may be necessary to complete Security Clearance checks on suitable applicants prior to them being offered employment in a post.

This post requires a security clearance check

Job Description
1.The tool store operator is responsible for the daily operation of the Tool Stores, for the control of tools and test equipment and for maintaining the husbandry of the tools and test equipment. They will be responsible for checks of the Sqn Tool Stores at the start and end of their shift.

2.They are to value the contributions of all personnel, regardless of rank or different backgrounds, and to challenge or report any form of intimidation, harassment, bullying or abuse.

3.The post is as part of a 2 person team, working a day and late shift pattern rotating on a weekly basis. Working hours are a 5 day week on day shift (normally 0800-1630) and 4 extended evenings (normally 1630-0200) on late shift. Due to the operational nature of the Sqn, exact shift start and finish time may vary day to day.

4.On some occasions the tool store operator may be required to deploy with the Sqn, occasionally at short notice.

5.The role includes a considerable amount of manual handling and requires a good practical understanding of handtool and engineering terminology.

6.It would be desirable for the tool store operator to be able to drive and to be willing to obtain a Service licence.

7. A post requiremnt is that the successful applicant is fully proficient in all aspects of the English language.

Skills/Personal Qualities
Working together
Communicating and influencing
Managing customers and suppliers
Improvement and change
Planning and managing resources to deliver business results

Further details on the core competences and the standards that the MOD is looking for can be found in the MOD Core Competence Framework: Single Skills Framework Values and Competences which is available at:

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/Jobseekers/Civilian Careers/MODCoreCompetenceFrameworkDocument.html

Employment Terms
This is a Fixed Term Appointment which is expected to last for 48mths
Recruits may be eligible to compete for permanent positions via the MODs internal job market after satisfying the initial minimum tour length requirement.

This post is Full Time but open to part time and job share.

Hours of Work 37 net

Shift Details: Rotation of days (Mon - Fri) and nights (Mon - Thurs)

Salary and Allowances
The full time starting salary will be the minimum of the salary range currently £15,536.

Benefits
Benefits: Membership of an appropriate occupational or stakeholder pension scheme will be available. (For further details please see the Pensions Information on the website.) Also a generous annual leave allowance and excellent training and development opportunities leading to possible advancement and promotion.

Interview/Assessment Centre
Interviews for this job will take place during March 2010 at RAF Marham.

Further Details/How to Apply
For assistance completing the External Applications Form, or for help using the External Website (Civilian Jobs) please contact the People Service Centre on 0800 345 7772 or +44 1225 829572 if phoning from overseas.

For further information on this post please contact the Line Manager on 01760 337261 Ext 3513 Mil 95951 3513

Applications must be made online. Only those applicants who declare a disability which prevents them accessing and/or using Information Technology will be permitted to apply offline. Under these circumstances they must request an application form from the People Service Centre.

Please note: The MOD will only respond in relation to your application if it is to be considered further. If you have not received a response to your application within six weeks from the date the advertisement closed you must assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Applicants found suitable but not selected for this campaign may be considered for other similar positions (in various locations) for the following 12 month period.

Equality and Diversity
The MoD is an Equal Opportunities employer and seeks to reflect the diverse community it serves. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements.

External applicants should note that for posts in Northern Ireland, applications from the Roman Catholic community are particularly welcomed as this group is currently under-represented in our workforce.