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Job summary
The Bellingham Workshop is one of three in England. Mechanical Engineering provide a safe and economic repair service for all the vehicles, machinery and equipment (VME) used by the Forestry England in the delivery of its national objectives.
The post will be largely based at the Workshop in Bellingham, although the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to other Forest Districts site which may include the possibility of an overnight stay. The post-holder will report to the Bellingham Service Manager and will work as part of a team of 4 staff within the workshop
Job description
The post holder will be expected to:
- Undertake servicing and repairs on vehicles and equipment such as chainsaws, trailers, quad bikes through to larger agricultural machinery and up to harvesting machines.
- Assess and carry out all assigned tasks, identifying the most appropriate method of effecting a repair/maintenance whilst considering cost, downtime and ensuring the safety of all.
- Understand and apply all Health and Safety controls and effectively communicate these between colleagues and co-workers.
- Work effectively with the Service Manager on spares requirements to ensure a cost effective and efficient repair is carried out.
- Complete and comply with all administrative systems required by the workshop and meet the return deadlines requested.
Person specification
- Experience of carrying out maintenance and repair on a wide range of different types of Vehicles, Machines and Equipment
- Significant amount of experience of work in a similar role
- Experience and knowledge of applying Health and Safety considerations
- Good communication skills.
- Experience of working in a small team but, also have the ability to work on own initiative.
- Experience in vehicle diagnostics and air conditioning.
- Knowledge of electric vehicles
- Welding (arc and MiG) and fabrication skills
- Knowledge of risk assessments and COSHH
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Driving licence that enables you to tow a trailer category BE and drive a minibus D1 in the UK
Please bring with you your current Driving Licence and evidence of any endorsements. These will be checked against the DVLA Data base with your consent. NB; If we are unable to accurately determine a valid suitable Driving licence the application will be deemed unsuccessful.
Qualifications
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Changing and Improving
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- A high level of technical expertise on the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic system.
Benefits
- 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 27%
- 25 days holiday (If you work full time)
- Bank holidays
- 2.5 extra days leave (in addition to Bank Holidays)
- Ability to buy or sell 5 days holiday
- 5 days extra holidays after 5 years’ service
- A one-off extra 5 days holiday after 20 years’ service
- 3 days volunteering a year
- 5 days a year to develop yourself
- Access to extensive on-line learning (Civil service learning)
- Reimbursement of professional membership fees
- Right to request flexible working and part time hours
- Costs towards eye care
- Cycle to work scheme (if full time)
- Civil service healthcare
- Civil service sports and social club (CSSC)
- Civil service motoring association club
- Civil service insurance
- Free parking at FC sites and free entry to forestry arboretum
- Up to 15% discount at Forest Live Events and the chance to volunteer
- Retail discounts e.g. 20% at cycle surgery and Snow and Rock and 10% discount at Enterprise car hire
- 0% discount at FC shops
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Selection process details
Application Process
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and 500 word personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Sift/Interview
The sift will take place on Monday 22/04/24 with Interviews week commencing 06/05/24. Please note; these dates are subject to change.
The interview will include a brief tour of the workshop and site.
As part of the interview you will be assessed on behaviours and the following technical skill:
'A high level of technical expertise on the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems'.
Further Information
A reserve list will be held for 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to FCE will mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-Employment.Checks@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift maybe conducted using the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
Where a role has been identified as one which falls under the scope of the Public Sector English Language Requirements, within Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, it is essential that applicants should have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. Applicants will be assessed in the selection process in accordance with the requirements.
The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving licence that enables them to drive in the UK. However, the Forestry Commission is willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via FCERecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the “Contact point for applicants”; section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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
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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).
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