Army - Equipment Auditor - York, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Description

About the Job

Job Summary

Are you someone who pays close attention to detail and is driven by the desire to bring about improvements? Do you aspire to have a positive impact in the Defence sector?

What We Do

Join the Land Equipment Audit Team (LEAT) and play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and compliance of the UK Armed Forces both domestically and during operations. The Audit and Consultancy Team is instrumental in this mission. By becoming part of this team, you will contribute valuable insights and work on impactful audits that span across Regular, Reserve, and Cadets units. Moreover, you will have opportunities for frequent international travel.

Your primary goal as an Auditor will be to uphold high levels of policy adherence and standard compliance within the Army's engineering function.

This role involves work within the UK as well as in various overseas locations.

This full-time position offers 37 hours per week.

Our People

At the core of our organization is a commitment to being a high-performing and inclusive workplace. We nurture a diverse pool of talent where each individual is respected and supported, fostering a culture that encourages innovation, creativity, and ultimately leads to enhanced organizational performance. We are dedicated to being an employer that provides equal opportunities, creating an environment where everyone can express their true selves and individuality is valued.

Job Description

Details regarding the permanent duty station will be discussed upon agreement.

Smarter Working: We are firm believers that a blend of flexible working practices, digital tools, and modern work environments will allow you to achieve a harmonious work-life balance while ensuring efficient delivery of outcomes. Our philosophy revolves around purposeful presence, where understanding where you can make the most impact is essential. Balancing your personal needs with those of your team and the organization is key.

We are seeking an individual with a Level 3 Engineering qualification or its equivalent. Experience in quality assurance and performance enhancement systems is highly advantageous. While prior auditing qualifications are preferred, they can be acquired on the job by participating in the International Organisation for Standardisation Auditor course at no cost. This course is certified by both the Chartered Quality Institute and the International Register of Certificated Auditors.

Upon completion of this course, you will be equipped to bring globally recognized quality standards to all Army units. It will empower you with the necessary expertise to implement, maintain, and enhance the technical aspects of a quality management system, ensuring you are capable of tackling challenging technical elements within a management system standard or discipline. You will develop the skills to enhance existing management systems by assessing the efficacy of their implementation.

As a successful candidate, you will need to be a team player with strong communication skills to effectively share information and present recommendations and findings.

As an Auditor, your responsibilities will include auditing different areas in alignment with the Army's Policy for Land Equipment, making a significant contribution to sustaining the Army's combat capabilities. These areas include

• Lifting and Recovery Equipment
• Wheeled Vehicles
• Tracked Vehicles
• Weapons Systems

The role comes with a designated permanent duty station, to be agreed upon individually. However, day-to-day auditing duties will necessitate visits both within the UK and overseas. Regular overnight stays across the UK and overseas, away from the duty station, will be required. Additionally, due to visits to locations with limited public transport, candidates are ideally expected to hold a Full UK Driving License Category B.

Travel expenses, including accommodation and meals, will be covered by the department. Candidates conducting audits overseas, which may involve weekend travel, are eligible for Travel Time allowances.

Person Specification

An Equipment Auditor within the Land Equipment Audit (LEA) Team will:

• Conduct physical audits and digital system checks to validate adherence to engineering policies, standards, and safe work systems.
• Utilize Asset Management Systems to detect any non-conformities.
• Ensure audit observations are organized to confirm compliance with regulations and unit standards.
• Prepare and present audit reports outlining discoveries, suggestions, and outlining risks to relevant Senior Management as necessary.
• Suggest enhancements to quality control methods to guarantee compliance with quality assurance standards, guidelines, and protocols.

Essential Skills:

Possessing an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering is crucial.

Desirable skills include:

• Experience in auditing engineering systems is advantageous, with on-the-job training available.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products like Excel and Word, and general IT tool efficiency.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.
• Highly organized with the ability to plan and execute tasks to meet deadlines.
• Self-management skills.
• Qualified or experienced in vehicle inspections.
• Experience in quality assurance and performance enhancement systems, or a qualification in quality auditing.
• Possession of a Full UK driving license.

Qualifications

Possession of a NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent) is vital.

Behaviours

You will be evaluated based on these behaviors during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Benefits

In addition to a salary of 27,160, the Ministry of Defence contributes 7,333 towards your membership in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Explore the benefits offered by a Civil Service Pension.

• Customized learning and development programs tailored to your role.
• Access to flexible working options.
• An inclusive culture that values diversity.
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.

Working as a civil servant alongside the Army, you will be part of a progressive organization with inclusive workplace policies, promising career advancements, and a job role that truly makes a positive impact.

The Army is known for being a supportive employer and encourages flexible working arrangements whenever possible, aiding in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Additional benefits include:

• 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days after 5 years of service.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Enhancement of personal and professional skills.
• Various working patterns available for many roles.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting a conducive work environment and healthy lifestyle.
• Extended parental and adoption leave.
• 6 days of special leave per year for volunteering activities.

Learning and Development

We believe in unlocking the potential of every individual and provide ample support to help you grow and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership in a professional body. The department promotes the development of all employees through on-the-job training and professional qualifications, which may be funded by the Department.

Explore the benefits available to MOD Civil Servants through the Discover my benefits program.

The role does not include relocation expenses.

External applicants who are new to the Civil Service will undergo a six-month probationary period upon joining the MOD.

Please Note: Travel expenses incurred for interview purposes will not be reimbursed.

The Department is currently reviewing all pay-related allowances, which may affect the allowances associated with the advertised position.

Moving to the MOD from another employer will render you ineligible for childcare vouchers. However, you may qualify for other government programs, such as Tax-Free Childcare. Check your eligibility by visiting the relevant site.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check.

Candidates must meet the security prerequisites before being appointed. The level of security clearance needed is a security check.

This position is open to a wide range of individuals:

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries authorized to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain eligible to apply for EUSS by 31 December 2020

The Civil Service Code outlines the expected standards of behavior for civil servants. Recruitment is based on merit through fair and impartial competition, following the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

The Civil Service advocates diversity, equality, and inclusive opportunities. It operates a Disability Confident Scheme for candidates meeting the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining, and investing in talent wherever it may be found. Explore the Civil Service People Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy to learn more about these initiatives.

This opportunity is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

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Job Contact:

• Name: Gareth McGettigan

Recruitment Team

• Email: DBSCivPers-

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