ET WESMJR3 HMS TORBAY

Location: HMS TORBAY, DEVONPORT

Commitment Level: FTRS HC

Preferred Start Date: 25 MAY 20

Length of Commitment: 3 YEARS

Preamble:

Part of the function of the SUBFLOT Support Group (Devonport) is to provide personnel to support the Complement Reduction phase of the Trafalgar Class submarine disposal programme.  On completion of a submarine’s operational life, a period of over 2 years is required to prepare the platform for long-term storage in order to manage decay heat, secondary and hotel systems until they can be safely decommissioned.  As a member of a close-knit team you will assist in this process, using your skills as a specialist submariner to safely and effectively operate and maintain the unit.  This will include the provision of specialist advice to our industry partners, Babcock International and the Submarine Delivery Agency, with whom you will work closely.  Submarine disposal presents a unique challenge which is not encountered in an operational platform, therefore you will need to be a critical thinker with a flexible approach. This position requires you to watch keep in a structured and stable watch bill.

The Post holder will be accountable to the Senior Naval Officer (SNO) for their Primary Purpose; Trafalgar Class Qualified Watch Keeper.

Secondary Purposes:

• Ship Control Panel watchkeeper, control of submarine hotel systems.
• Armed Sentry, Quarter Master (full training given)
• Assist with general maintenance and audits, with the challenge of learning new skills to enable you to work outside of your specialist area.  
• Member of Emergency Support and Fire Fighting team

Tasks:

• Act as Upper Deck Trot or Access Control Office and Conduct the duties and responsibilities of a LDT in harbour Watch keeper depending on the stage of the disposal
• Operation of alerting system in the event of an emergency.
• Work on any SUBFLOT Support Group (Devonport) platform as directed by the SSG(D)CO.
• Undertake duties as required to assist in safe and timely disposal of decommissioned Submarines.
• Conduct Fire Fighting duties as required.
• Undertake minor administrative tasking.

Establishment Duties: Not required

Must be a serving Regular or Maritime Reserve   OR2 or Ex-Regular  OR2  of ET WESM  specialisation.

• Previously Submarine Qualified.
• NMT 103/105 - Preferred or training given
• T Class SMQ - 12 months sea-going experience
• CBRNDC12(R)(SM) - Preferred or training given (MCA accredited)

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have there details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

The successful applicant at interview will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL BE 3 YEARS WITH POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

NB: Where the Anticipated Start date has already passed, the start date will be ASAP

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Volunteer Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC. Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out may be re-instated to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank/rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply. Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold one rank/rate or more above or one rank/rate only below the advertised rank. Applicants one rank below may be employed in the acting higher rank (excluding the advertised Rank of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified and meet current promotion regulations in all respects. Applicants prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank/rate then the rank/rate worn will be appropriate to that of the position. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Applicants must also be medically fit to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake. Personnel who have been discharged through the MBOS and Employability Board will not be considered.

Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister services may apply, however Ex-Regular or Volunteer Reserve Officers and Volunteer Reserve Other Ranks will only be accepted if they are FIRST accepted into the RNR or RMR and only if an appropriate specialisation sponsor can be identified to sponsor the applicant. Ex-Regular Other Ranks will be accepted but will have to transfer to the RFR.

Application for FTRS Positions

To apply for a FTRS/ADC position advertised on SERVE applications are to be submitted on the FTRS Job Application Form which should be emailed to:

navypcap-cmresftrsmailbox@mod.gov.uk

Please use the phrase “Job Application for (followed by job title and reference number)” in the Subject line.

Suitable candidates will be informed about the next stage of the process approximately 2 weeks after the closing date.