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Grade: DE&S Craft Apprentice
Contract type: Fixed Term
Length of employment: 36 Months
Business area: MOD Defence Equipment & Support
Working pattern: Fulltime
Location
Defence Munitions Gosport Fareham Road Gosport Hants PO13 0AH
About the job
Summary
Defence Munitions (DM) Gosport is a Ministry of Defence (MOD) Establishment. It is a component part of the Weapons Operating Centre (WOC) and in turn forms part of the larger Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). At DE&S we manage complex projects and delivery activities that equip and support the UKs Armed Forces for both current and future operations.
Job description
The primary function of Defence Munitions (DM) Gosport is the maintenance processing storage and distribution of ammunition and sophisticated weapons. Our main customer is the Royal Navy although other customers include the Army RAF BAe Systems and foreign navies.
DM Gosport provides workbased craft apprenticeships in Mechanical Engineering. Apprentices play an important role and are integral to the provision of business focused training that assists the organisation to meet its business targets and objectives. If you are interested in becoming a mechanical engineer then a craft apprenticeship with DM Gosport could be for you.
We are looking for someone with a basic understanding and interest in Engineering. No entry qualifications are required as we test your aptitude through selection testing and interview.
Responsibilities
Defence Munitions Gosport offers a 3year Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering where apprentices complete the following:
The first phase of the training schedule will be delivered offsite by our Apprentice Training partner CEMAST Fareham Leeonthe Solent which will consist of 46 weeks covering Standard Based Apprentice Training (SBAT) requirements.
During this time you will learn several different engineering processes including Marking Out Measuring Instruments HandFitting Milling Turning Basic Electrical / Electronic Principals and many more! These will be achieved both theoretically and practically. You will be working at a Level 2 Standard.
The second and third phases of the training programme will be delivered on site at DM Gosport and its Outstations to gain your practical experience of the Engineering Fitter Standard. Also during this time you will attend day release to gain the Knowledge part of the Engineering Fitter Standard.
Either Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Awarding organisation EAL; GLH 750 this qualification ensures full knowledge to complete the fitting role or Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) Awarding organisation Pearsons; GLH 720 this qualification ensures full knowledge to complete the fitting role which ensures receipt of a set of MOD deeds upon successful completion of your training. You will be working at a Level 3 Standard.
The aim is for successful candidates to start at DM Gosport inSeptember 2025 and subsequently commence training at CEMAST Fareham.
Behaviours
Well assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Technical skills
Well assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Benefits
The post is an opportunity to gain experience on a range of defence products and learn in a professional organisation. This is also a fantastic opportunity to meet new people within an apprentice community spanning across the MOD where you can take part in a variety of competitions and training with apprentice peers.
Alongside training and development youll receive the following great benefits:
of around 27 percent and recognition awards
Things you need to know
Security
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Medical
Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.
Selection process details
This vacancy is usingSuccess Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.
Candidates with a level 3 qualificationin Mechanical Engineering and above will not be eligible for consideration for these roles. However Math and English Language at or above Grade 4 / C or equivalent are preferred but not essential as this can be gained during phase one training.
Behaviours
Well assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Technical skills
Well assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Simply click on the link to apply and submit your application with your CV. It is essential that you clearly highlight through example your experience in these areas within your CV.
All tests and interviews will take place within Building F527 Defence Munitions Gosport South East PO13 0AH.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
Further information on nationality requirements
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissionsrecruitment 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.
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