Land and Weapons Engineering Recruitment Campaign
Candidate Information Leaflet – July 2015
Defence Equipment & Support
Bristol
circa 80 roles available
Band C1 and C2
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) is seeking individuals with a broad base of
engineering skills, knowledge and experience to fill a number of posts within Land
Equipment and Weapons Operating Centres.
Operating from a headquarters in Bristol and from other locations in the UK and
overseas, DE&S employs approximately 12,300 people to deliver an equipment
programme of approximately £164 Bn over the next ten years. The DE&S was
launched on 1 April 2014 as a Bespoke Trading Entity (BTE), an arm’s length body of
the Ministry of Defence (MOD). DE&S works with the Military Commands (Army,
Navy and Royal Air Force) and MOD Head Office to manage complex programmes
that deliver equipment and support to the UK’s Armed Forces.
Land Equipment and Weapons Operating Centres are looking for people with the
necessary skill sets and background to perform the following roles:
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Project Engineers
In-Service Engineers
Functional Specialist Engineers (Developing expertise in specialisations such
as Safety, System Engineering, Explosive and Chemical engineering)
Ideally, you will have knowledge and experience of working in a complex project
environment and display evidence of dealing with customers/clients to resolve
complex issues.
LAND EQUIPMENT OPERATING CENTRE
Post holders will be team members supporting a host of land based systems and
platforms, many of which are being currently utilised on operations. Successful
candidates will be working alongside military personnel and industrial partners on
projects at the very cutting edge of technology and science.
Typical activities will include:
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Assisting with the procurement and support of complex technical Land
systems and platforms
Advising and assisting military customers during the decision-making process
Supporting team colleagues responsible for the development of the technical
aspects for procurement contracts, intelligent customer reviews and platform
certification
Supporting in-service for engineering activities including acceptance and
maintenance of support arrangements
Researching and assisting with the drafting of technical requirements and risk
statements
Keeping up to date with new technology
Assist in reviewing contractors’ designs, plans and programmes
Working with colleagues to understand interactions with related systems and
programmes
Making arrangements for the acceptance of equipment into service
Monitoring performance of support arrangements.
WEAPONS OPERATING CENTRE
The WOC is responsible for Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (WOME)
across all services and post holders will be team members supporting projects for
land, maritime and air based systems and platforms. Some specialist posts will also
lead on safety and developments in science and technology for the next generation
of WOME. Successful candidates will work alongside military personnel and
industrial partners on systems and equipment that cover the entire project lifecycle.
Typical activities will include:
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Assisting with the procurement and support of complex Weapons systems
Advising and assisting military customers during the decision-making process
Providing evidence and assurance that equipments and systems are
demonstrably safe and suitable for service
Supporting team colleagues responsible for the development of the technical
aspects for procurement contracts
Supporting in-service engineering activities including acceptance and
maintenance of support arrangements
Researching and assisting with the drafting of technical requirements and risk
statements
Providing authoritative advice and guidance to DE&S wide projects on safety
and suitability of explosive solutions
Leading on Science and Technology developments’ for WOME systems and
Keeping up to date with new technology
Assist in reviewing contractors’ designs, plans and programmes as “intelligent
customers”
Working with colleagues to understand interactions with related systems and
programmes
Making arrangements for the acceptance of equipment into service
Applicants should advise their Operating Centre preference. Please be aware that
preferences cannot be guaranteed.
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Grade Entry Qualifications
Band C1:
Ideally candidates will be fully registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or
higher with the Engineering Council. Candidates who show ability to achieve full
registration within 12 months of appointment will be considered.
Band C2:
Ideally candidates will be fully registered as an Engineering Technician (Eng Tech) or
higher with the Engineering Council. Candidates show ability to achieve full
registration within 12 months of appointment will be considered.
For both grades, engineers without the qualifications above, but with the equivalent
relevant experience, are invited to apply. DE&S provides excellent training
opportunities for continued personal and professional development and supports
professional accreditation and qualifications for all engineers.
Salary
Band C1:
£36,562 - £42,991
Band C2:
£30,008 - £35,285
Starting pay may differ from the minimum of the grade and is dependent on
qualifications and experience and specific role requirements. It is not negotiable.
Higher starting pay is not payable to current Civil Service candidates.
Security
All successful candidates will be expected to undergo security clearance (SC).
Relocation Allowances
External candidates may be entitled to up to £8000 First Appointment Expenses
depending on the outcome of an eligibility check by Defence Business Services
(DBS). Internal candidates are not entitled to relocation costs.
Benefits
DE&S provides an open, flexible & supportive work environment - one that gives you
the freedom to acquire multiple skills and the chance to gain experience across a
whole range of activities. In addition to the large variety of cutting edge jobs and an
excellent opportunity to develop skills through training, including working towards
professional qualifications, we also provide first rate benefits for all of our employees.
These include:
 A flexible working scheme which has no core hours and excellent
opportunities for home and part time working.
 A very competitive pension scheme with low employee contributions
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Excellent annual leave and maternity allowances
Eligibility for performance related pay
Excellent development opportunities
Free car parking (caveats apply)
Access to Beneden Medical Care
Opportunity to join many civil-service clubs such as the Sports and Social
Association, Motoring Club (CSMA), which provide numerous discounts to
members.
(Please note that benefits may be subject to change)
Our headquarters are based in Abbey Wood, Bristol and boasts an impressive range
of facilities including an on-site gymnasium, an on-site nursery, a range of
restaurants and coffee bistros, cash point and hairdressers.
We understand the commitments our staff have, both inside and outside of the office.
Our aim is to provide you with a place of work which allows you the flexibility you
require to maintain a great work/life balance.
In addition to convenient access from the M32 and a number of frequent buses to the
site, Abbey Wood is readily accessible by rail. The Filton Abbey Wood railway station
is located adjacent to the site and offers regional services for commuters travelling in
all directions.
Application & Selection Process
For more information and to apply for these positions please follow the link and
submit your current CV to our recruitment partner Adecco:
http://hyphen.avature.net/jobBoard/JobDetail/Bristol-UK-United-Kingdom-Land-WeaponsEngineers/2943
In order to complete the application process, you must then complete the DE&S CV
template that will be provided by Adecco. CV’s that do not follow the template will not
be submitted to DE&S, or considered.
The information in the Competency Summary should be used to assist you in the
demonstration of your skills, knowledge and experience, and to highlight your key
achievements.
If you are successful at the sift stage and invited for interview you should be prepared
to provide clear examples of difficulties that you have dealt with and the results you
achieved. Focus specifically on what you, yourself, did and the impact it had.
The six competences that will be tested at interview are detailed below:
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ESF 1.1 Understanding the Engineering Context
ESF 2.3 Analysing Different Solutions
ESF 3.2 Integrating and Managing Interfaces
ESF 5.3 Identifying and Managing Engineering Risk
Making Effective Decisions
Collaborating and Partnering
We advise you to submit your CV to Adecco at the earliest opportunity to allow
sufficient time for it to be processed. Typically, this can take approximately five
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working days from receipt. For your application to be considered you must have
undertaken or be booked into the Adecco assessment by the closing date of
16 August 2015.
If the deadline is missed, your application will be rejected.
Interviews
Interviews will be held at the end of September/beginning of October at DE&S,
Ministry of Defence, Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH.
If you are interviewed and considered unsuitable for C1 grade, you may be offered a
position at the C2 grade.
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