WKSP MECH SUP2

WKSP MECH SUP 2

Purposes

Primary Purpose.

• To assist the Mechanical Workshop (Mech Wksp) Manager (WM) to ensure the timely and efficient production of fabricated parts for inclusion in Trial Installations (TIs), Proof Installations (PI’s), batch production runs and any other 1710 Naval Air Squadron (1710 NAS) projects or tasks.
• To assist/deploy with the Modifications Project Teams when required.
• To supervise Junior Rates placed in their charge.

Secondary Purposes.

• Mentor for all Mech Wksp Junior Ratings.
• Assume responsibility for health and safety of personnel and equipment under their jurisdiction, IAW 1710 NAS Squadron Standing Orders (SSO).
• Assume responsibility for the maintenance of correct engineering standards and practices for personnel and equipment under your jurisdiction as detailed in MAM-P, Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Publications (MRP) and Naval Orders.
• Provide professional guidance and advice to the Mods Project Teams in the design and manufacture of fabricated items for Modifications.
• Secondary duties as identified by WM or Workshop Team Leader (WTL).

Management

The Mech Wksp LAET role is:

• Accountable to the WM.
• Under the functional authority of Deputy Modifications Manager (DMM) for all Flight Safety and Airworthiness matters.

Authority

The Mech Wksp LAET is:

• Authorised to liaise at the appropriate level with MoD Departments and industry to meet primary and secondary responsibilities.
• Not authorised to commit 1710 NAS to financial expenditure without the written approval of 1710 NAS Business Manager or the relevant customer PT.

Responsibilities

The Wksp LAET responsibilities within the bounds of trade authorisations are:

• To comply with 1710 NAS SHEF Policy in accordance with SSO.
• To manufacture components for Wksp tasking in accordance with instructions provided ensuring all relevant documentation is completed.
• To supervise and lead all junior rates under their charge, working within the Mech Wksp, ensuring they are familiar with the safe operation of all 1710 NAS Wksp equipment.
• To manage the production of Modification kit manufacture as directed by the WM, to demand the materials and components required to complete manufacture and that only sufficient materials and stock are drawn forward from 1710 NAS Logistics Section.
• To ensure that appropriate surface treatment and paint finish is applied to components, including the transfer and documentation of equipment sent to contractors for treatment.
• To ensure that appropriate tool control procedures are adhered to by all personnel working within the workshop.
• Ensuring that equipment repairs, servicing and calibration requirements are brought to the attention of the Wksp management, to maintain the serviceability of the Wksp equipment.
• To assist and undertake all other tasks within the Wksp as required by the WM.

The LAET Secondary duties may include:

• I/C Spray bay.
• To manage the spray bay IAW all relevant legislation and procedures, ensuring all Health and Safety inspections are carried out.
• Ensuring adequate cleanliness and maintaining sufficient stock to accommodate misc tasking.
• Ensure all in house maintenance is carried out and recorded.
• I/C Issue Centre Custodian for the Mech Wksp.
• Undertaking the responsibilities as detailed in MAM-P Chapter 4.13 Para 7.1.2
• Training and authorisation as required by MAM-P.
• Implementation and upkeep of the Tool Control Standardised Management System within their respective area.
• Liaising with the Unit Tool Controller with respect to new/replacement tool requirements.
• To implement and maintain a robust calibration log within the relevant Wksp.
• Responsible for the management of stores demanded to support the secondary duty.
• I/C Expense and FLAP.
• To ensure adequate levels of materials are held in the wood store, consumables locker and FLAP store to facilitate routine misc tasking.
• To maintain a register of all expense and FLAP held, to include min and max stock levels.
• Ensure that all FLAP related PPE is accounted for and in a serviceable condition.
• Ensure waste FLAP is disposed of correctly.
• Check retest/expiry dates are within date and ensure that out-of-date stock is removed and disposed of IAW local procedures.

Rank / Grade

In general the post holder is to be an:

LAET Mechanical trade.

Authorizations

All MAM-P, Local Engineering Authorizations and 1710 NAS Authorizations are recorded on the individual’s Record of Engineering Authorizations and/or 1710 NAS Competence Assessment Form in accordance with COM pro 001.

Must be an OR4-OR6 of Engineer FAA (AET) specialisation. OR2 applicants with a positive recommendation in their most recent annual OJAR/SJAR may be considered for the role and the award of Acting Higher Rank (AHR). It is stressed that whilst a single positive recommendation will make you eligible for consideration, your entire OJAR/SJAR dossier will be considered for AHR in line with the principles of BR3(1) Part 8 and approval is not guaranteed.
OR7 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OR6.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Competence

The functional training requirements for this post are identified in the relevant Functional Training Matrix which should be completed in accordance with COM pro 001. Prior to undertaking the duties detailed within these ToRs the individual must first have been assessed as competent in accordance with COM pro 001.  Any competence deficiencies will be recorded on the 1710 NAS Competence Assessment Form (COM frm 003a) with an associated action plan.

Mandatory Training Requirements (conducted once in post):

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• Pillar Drill Operation                                      (MECH)           
• Manual Bending Equipment operation          (MECH)           
• Band Saw operation                                      (MECH)          
• Laser Engraver operation                              (MECH)          
• Linisher operation                                          (MECH)          
• Ovens (heat treatment)                                 (MECH)           
• Horizontal Saw operation                              (MECH)           
• Nibbler operation                                           (MECH)          
• Manual Guillotine                                           (MECH)          
• Auto Guillotine                                               (MECH)          
• Sand blaster                                                  (MECH)           
• Polisher/Buffer operation                               (MECH)          
• Dot matrix Engraver operation                      (MECH)
• Manual Fly Press operation                          (MECH)           

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

Following interviews; the successful applicant 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.

The start date is the anticipated one however, applicants should be aware a number of factors will potentially impact on this including the completion of pre-employment checks, medical category confirmation and the award of a Security Clearance. The start date could therefore be adjusted as appropriate – earlier for a fully qualified person with their and the employers agreement, or later if approvals cannot be immediately completed.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL NORMALLY BE 24 MONTHS WITH THE 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 Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC in accordance with the following:

Maritime Reserves:.

Members of the Maritime Reserves require a Final Date in Service beyond the expected period of the commitment they are applying for. Applicants who do not have sufficient service remaining are to submit an application for EOS with transfer to List-4 status prior to applying for the role, iaw CMR TM 35/24.  FTRS applications received from SP whose MR Tx date is not beyond the expected period of the job opportunity and who do not have a concurrent EOS with transfer to List 4 application in progress will be rejected during the initial sift process.

Applications for EOS with transfer to List 4 status will not be accepted within 8 weeks of the applicant’s current Final Date in Service.

RFR (Ex-Regulars):

Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out will be re-instated in the RFR 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 a rank/rate one or more above the advertised rank/rate or hold a rank/rate one below the advertised rank/rate.  

• Applicants one rate below may be interviewed at the discretion of the FTRS Cell/Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rate (excluding the advertised rate of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified, meet current promotion regulations in all respects and are selected to do so. Otherwise, may be given the opportunity to carry out the role in their substantive rank/rate; the payment of Substitution Pay (SUPA) may be considered by the employer.
• Applicants of a higher rank/rate prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank/rate than their current or former substantive rank will wear uniform, and be paid, at the Upper Rank/Rate’ level appropriate to that of the position on JPA. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Ex-Regular Reserves of an equivalent rank from the Army or Royal Air Force are required to join the Maritime Reserves (RNR/RMR) before being eligible to apply.

Applications from those above normal FTRS/ADC retirement age (67) will be considered by exception.

Medical/Dental

Applicants must also be medically fit, and meet the minimum medical category required for the level of commitment, to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake. Minimum medical categories are contained in BR3(2) 1107.

• A medical form to confirm MedCat and suitability to be employed is required to be returned within 2 weeks of commencing the role, or the commitment may be revoked.

Personnel who have been discharged via the RN Medical Board of Survey (MOBS) or the RN Medical Employability Board (MEB) with a JMES contained either L6 or M6, do not have a RFR liability and are therefore unable to be considered for any FTRS/ADC/VERR role. Those discharged with a lower JMES will be considered on a case by case basis.

Only personnel on FTRS(FC) commitments will be entitled to the full range of Service Medical and Dental support. Those on lower levels will be entitled to emergency medical support whilst on duty.

Pension Issues. 

Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Reserves/Re-employment Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking FTRS service has on their pension, EDP, Resettlement Grant or Terminal Benefits.

Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant. Other organisations such as the Armed Forces Pension Society or the White Ensign Association may also be able to offer advice, but it is stressed that only DBS can provide an authoritative answer.

Transition between TCoS. 

Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Naval Core Training (NCT), Individual Training Requirement (IRT) and Defence Mandated Training (DMT)

 Personnel on FTRS commitments are required to maintain currency in NCT, IRT and MDT in alignment with the rest of the RN/RM. The successful applicant will be expected to complete all modules and have them recorded on JPA within 2 months of commencing employment. This is an employer’s responsibility to monitor. 

• RNFT/PES

Personnel on FTRS Limited/Home/ADC/VERRs commitments are exempt the RNFT/PES, unless they are a member of the RNR/RMR who should remain in date.

 Annual Salary and Leave. 

Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the Armed Forces annually, and as governed by JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760. Note, you are not able to carry forward leave from a Regular commission/engagement when commencing an FTRS Commitment or from one FTRS Commitment role to another FTRS Commitment role.

Allowances.

Entitlement to allowances is in accordance with JSP 752 however the following should be noted:

Get you Home (Travel)                  Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

Home Duty Travel                          Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC), and those on FTRS(LC), (HC) and ADC are eligible to HDT if they are assigned to Inner London (defined as a five mile radius of Charing Cross). 

Accommodation.

Personnel serving on FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements. 

Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are only eligible to occupy surplus Single Living Accommodation (SLA), at non-entitled rates.

Personnel serving on VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation.

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