Defence Courier

Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support (BFPO)
Salary:per annum (plus a London Allowance of 3300 and the appointment also currently attracts a Regular Shift Allowance of 12.5% plus generous benefits and an average 28.97% employer pension contribution).
Grade: Senior Technical SpecialistII (STSII)
Working Pattern: Full time Flexible Working
Contract Type: Permanent

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy British Army and Royal Air Force. Together we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for whats next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe for today and tomorrow.

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.

Nationality visas and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A sole UK national refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK without dual citizenship or nationality from another country.

Were unable to offer visa sponsorship.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 10 years and obtainDeveloped Vetting (DV) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isnt 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or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.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 DV security clearance can be a lengthy process. If clearance isnt obtained within 12 months we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made.

Job description

Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity The British Forces Post Office (BFPO) has exciting positions for Defence Couriers (DCs) to join our highly motivated team of DCs and Courier Escort Drivers based at the Head Quarters in Northolt.

For centuries our Armed Forces have managed an inhouse postal service delivering mail throughout our military history including both World Wars. The BFPO provides postal and courier services to the UK Armed Forces and is a renowned brand across Defence. Our dedicated civilian and military staff work collaboratively to deliver both personal and official mail to over 650 locations worldwide keeping our Armed Forces connected through letter and parcel services that are vital to sustaining morale.

We are looking for dynamic selfmotivated hardworking and organised individuals for this varied role. The position requires considerable UK and overseas travel escorting Protectively Marked Material (PMM). On a practical daytoday basis a DC may travel within the UK or overseas daily or weekly to escort or carry PMM items to recipients in various locations.

You will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills. As you perform your duties you will have opportunities to identify and secure improvements to BFPO operations contributing to a costeffective and valueformoney service that supports the broader UK Defence establishment. A proactive solutionoriented approach and a robust conscientious attitude towards completing tasks will be key to your success.

You will routinely drive a large van as part of a twoperson team supporting another Courier spending approximately 50% of your time in the driving role. You will be required to drive more frequently during the initial months of training and the sixmonth probation period.

In addition to the salary this position offers a London Allowance of 3300 and the appointment also currently attracts a 12.5% Regular Shift Allowance.

Due to security requirements these posts are reserved for UK Nationals only and will require indepth security checks (Developed Vetting).

You will be required to pass a bespokebut basic Defence Courier medical before being offered an appointment.

What youll be doing

• Ensuring the secure escort of PMM in the UK and worldwide and all items in your care are moved as required under the correct diplomatic process which is covered by the Vienna Convention
• Ensuring the PMM carried is not tampered with or scanned at customs and is received safely securely and without interception at its destination
• Operating and maintaining technical ability to operate secure and specialist equipment essential to the smooth and efficient delivery of Material and completion of your duties
• Maintaining a good knowledge of relevant MoD policies and customs and laws of countries visiting ensuring compliance with Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office policy to ensure there are no barriers to the delivery of Material
• Completing the advanced safety and security awareness training (including oneday predeployment training package to be completed within the 6month probation period) to comply with Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office standards and policies

Person specification
To be successful with your application youll need to show on your CV that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Indicate on your CV that you hold a full UK manual driving licence with cat C1 and a maximum of 6 penalty points
• Show examples of effective communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders internal and external at all levels
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Indicate on your CV that you are capable of extensive travel at short notice often independently both within the UK and internationally to various routine and adhoc locations

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

• Customer Service Supervised Practitioner level
• Managing support supplier and customer networks Supervised Practitioner level
• Making effective decisions CSBC3
• Communicating and Influencing CSBC3

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
• Marketleading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performancebased bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity a next step or a helping hand as you return from a career break bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive familyfriendly organisation to be a part of and if you need any assistance with your application just let us know.

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Further Information

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  Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments you can let us know on your online application under the section Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

  Selection Process Details

  Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

  1. Presift 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.
  2. Sift 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 ourguidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
  3. Interview If youre invited to interview youll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

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  Where a competition identifies more appointable candidates than there are available vacancies a Reserve List may be created for other similar roles in the Civil Service. This may be used for up to 12 months to fill the same role or other similar roles with closely matching essential criteria without further testing of merit.