Mechanical Transport Flight Manager

Job summary

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with strong leadership and organisational skills who can deliver results in a busy operational environment. You will have experience of working within a regulated, compliance or policy-driven setting and be able to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, together with the ability to analyse information, make sound decisions and build effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. Experience of supervising staff, teams or operational activities would be advantageous.The successful applicant will be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, adaptable to changing priorities and committed to delivering safe, compliant and effective transport support.This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Due to the nature of the role, job share arrangements may be considered, subject to the requirement that full-time hours are fully covered

Job description

The Mechanical Transport Flight Manager is responsible for supporting the delivery of Mechanical Transport services at RAF Honington.

Key responsibilities include:

• Line management of civilian Mechanical Transport personnel, including performance, attendance, welfare and development.
• Acting as deputy to the Mechanical Transport Officer and Authorised Demands Officer when required.
• Coordinating transport resources and tasking to meet Station requirements.
• Monitoring compliance with Defence transport regulations, policies and procedures.
• Conducting management checks, assurance activities and process reviews.
• Managing the Mechanical Transport impress account and associated financial records.
• Administering civilian overtime and verifying driver subsistence claims.
• Supporting investigations into vehicle incidents and driving-related events.
• Supporting quality management system and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintaining transport records and management information using MOD systems.
• Building effective relationships with customers and stakeholders across the Station.
• Undertaking other duties commensurate with the grade and role.

Person specification

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with strong leadership and organisational skills who can deliver results in a busy operational environment. You will have experience of working within a regulated, compliance or policy-driven setting and be able to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, together with the ability to analyse information, make sound decisions and build effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. Experience of supervising staff, teams or operational activities would be advantageous.Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel, hold a full UK driving licence, and be willing to obtain and maintain specialist Defence transport qualifications where required. Experience within a transport, logistics, fleet management or operational environment would be beneficial, as would experience of assurance, audit or compliance activities. Defence Transport Manager qualifications, Civil Service Line Management training, IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualifications, and Category C, C+E or D driving entitlements are desirable but not essential.You will be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, adaptable to changing priorities, and committed to delivering safe, compliant and effective transport support.

Licences

Full UK Driving Licence - A driving Licence is required due to the requirement to travel for courses, and to support driving tasks during busy periods.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Leadership

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options where business needs allow.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• 25 days annual leave on entry, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service.
• Access to specialist Defence transport training and qualifications.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to Station facilities, including gym and swimming pool memberships at reduced rates.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.