MARINE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

The Post holder will be accountable to M3 ME Head of Section for their Primary Purpose; To deliver the responsibilities below; contributing towards the safety of the unit and her personnel, acting as section maintainer for all equipment and systems in the M2 Marine Engineering Section and other sections as required. This role includes other tasks as directed by the ER crew hierarchy to achieve preparation for SSP(4). By its nature this work may require occasional out of hours and weekend work. Any out of hours cover would be confined within Devonport Dockyard and recompense delivered as Time of in Lieu (TOIL).

a.            To act as the M3 (Propulsion and Diesels) Section Maintainer, in accordance with the Long Readiness Ship’s Management Plan.

         b.            Contribute towards the implementation and adherence to the Equipment Readiness Profile (ERP).

         c.            Contribute to the preparation of the relevant parts of the Upkeep Period work package and other tasks as set out in BR8593(12).

Secondary Purposes: To act as a member of MONM’s Ship’s company, carrying out whole-ship evolutions/tasks as directed by SNO.

Primary Tasks:

a.            Perform Section Maintainer function as detailed above.

b.            Delivery of M3 Maintenance as allocated by the Marine Engineering Hierarchy through UMMS or as required to maintain the HMS Monmouth Material state.

c.            Report engineering feedback (defects and observations) through the ME chain of command such that feedback can be raised.

d.            Deliver other Section activity, and record progress, towards achieving the Equipment Readiness Profile.

e.            Contribute towards compilation of periodic books as required by the ME hierarchy.

f.             Fulfil personal requirements of the Divisional system.

g.            Ensure Engineering Standards are maintained with their section.

h.            Contribute towards compliance with Health and Safety legislation, the SMP, Local Orders and Risk Assessments.

Secondary Tasks:

1. Although not formally part of any duty roster, be prepared to undertake duties. Duty activity will be largely during the working day. TOIL will apply to any Out of Hours requirements
2. Undertake evolutions as directed by SNO.

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 Up to 31 Mar 22

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.