Job Description

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Reference number

410484
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Salary

29,900 - 32,400
Being mindful of the scrutiny on Public Sector pay and in accordance with Civil Service Terms and Conditions, salary on appointment is normally at the minimum point of the salary range and this should therefore be the expectation. Existing Civil Servants will be appointed in line with the normal Civil Service pay rules.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Other
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Contract type

Permanent###

Type of role

Operational Delivery###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

3

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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DE&S Deca, Stafford 6 Site, Hopton, West Midlands ST18 0AY

About the job

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Job summary

DE&S Deca is a specialist part of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) tasked with supporting a vast range of Defence avionics, electronics and components to provide high-quality, cost-effective support to the UK Armed Forces. We have a rich heritage as the MOD's in house repair, maintenance, overhaul and upgrade service provider by offering innovative solutions to guarantee best value for Defence. To find out more about DE&S Deca follow here.


We offer 25+ days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.


This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 12 months.

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Job description

Do you have a passion for all things mechanical? Look no further! If you are passionate about repairing, refurbishment along with the ability to fault find within a heavy engineering setting, enjoy a varied and rewarding role, and thrive in a supportive team environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will join our team that specialises in providing comprehensive support to our armed forces, offering Subject Matter Expertise (SME) across all aspects of Ground Support Equipment (GSE). You will excel in developing solutions, to ensure the GSE is surveyed, refurbished and maintained in accordance with MOD standards.


You will be part of a team that will handle a wide range of equipment within the GSE. You will assist in a variety of roles including planned/Ad-Hoc advanced repairs, using various sources such as Approved Source Information (ASI) or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) data.


Our key services include. Surveying, repair, general maintenance, recommendations for modifications, You will take pride in adhering to schedules and budgets offering expertise in resolving Urgent Operational Requirements (UORs) for equipment lacking OEM support.


What you'll be doing

Perform self-directed Test; Diagnostics; Repair; Maintenance; Modification; Calibration and Manufacture of Equipment down to module / individual Component level using approved Engineering Documentation and techniques. Hold Self-Certification; Over-Signing; Certifying & Conditioning of Equipment Responsibilities ( for example: Serviceable / Unserviceable / Scrap). Supervision; Training and Over-Signing of Junior / Equivalent grade Staff & Apprentices. Carry out Feasibility and Development activity, including the Reverse Engineering and Creation of supporting engineering documentation / Test Procedures. Use a combination of different MOD IT software. Provide Specialist Advice as required. Work within a scheme of Engineering Governance and comply with all policy and legislation. ###

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

Previous experience in schedule maintenance and repair. Holds eligibility to meet the criteria of professional Registration of EngTech, in accordance with the UK-SPEC. Level 4 qualification and advanced/higher apprenticeship; or Level 3 qualification, a nationally recognised engineering
apprenticeship and some engineering experience within their discipline or specialism area.


In addition to the responsibilities above, the following behaviours and technical competencies will be assessed at interview:


Behaviours

Communicating and Influencing - CSBC2 Making Effective Decisions - CSBC2

Technical Competencies

EFCF 3 Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance - Practitioner EFCF 4 Technical Decision Making - Practitioner

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 29,900, DE&S Deca contributes 8,662 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday Flexible and hybrid working options Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes

Further Information



DE&S Success Profile Behaviours: DE&S Success Profile Behaviours

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Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

Sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our

guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.*
Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Behaviours and Technical Competencies listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Application sifting will be scheduled to take place the week commencing 14th July 2025. Interview dates are planned for the week commencing 28th July 2025. Interviews will take place face-to-face at DE&S Deca, MOD Stafford. We endeavour to stick to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

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) 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
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Julie Bowers Email : Julie.Bowers805@mod.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

* Email : Julie.Bowers805@mod.gov.uk