Navy Command - Neptune Motor Transport Compliance Manager

at  Ministry of Defence

JOB SUMMARY

HMNB Clyde is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Submarines, First Mine Counter Measure Squadron and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year.
HMNB Clyde provides an open, flexible, and supportive work environment where Civil Servants, Armed Forces personnel and Contractors work together in an abundance of operationally focused and exciting roles. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as Neptune Asset Support Manager. This is an employment opportunity to join a vibrant section operating in an often fast-moving environment.
The position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Hybrid working (a blend of working in the workplace and from home) is encouraged. You should expect to work a minimum of 3 days a week in HMNB Clyde in agreement with your Line Manager.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Neptune Motor Transport (MT) Compliance Manager position lies within the Captain of the Base Dept., providing management support for the Neptune MT Compliance Administrator and is responsible for the monitoring of the Driver Behaviour Policy and the Accident Reporting process. The Neptune MT Compliance Manager provides support to the Neptune Asset Support Manager (NASM) in the management and control of all Whitefleet vehicles under Navy Base Command (NBC) area, on aspects of safety including entitled use, safe use of vehicles and driver behaviours to ensure compliance with policy, Motor Transport directives and current safety standards.
The role has delegated financial authority limited to £5k for hire, re-charges and repair of accident damaged vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
As the focal point for all Motor Transport compliance at HMNB Clyde, the position is responsible for ensuring all MT assets are operated and maintained as required under government regulations and policy, liaising closely with Industrial Partners and contractors across site.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the focal point for all non-compliance issues with white fleet and yellow fleet assets where issues are identified by MT Admin.
• Conduct a program of compliance checks across NBC’s White/yellow fleet to ensure adherence to policy requirements. Work with stakeholders and end users to develop an action plan & implement where remedial action is required.
• Acting as the focal point of contact between the Industry Partner (IP), end users and NCHQ (TLB) regarding accident reporting procedures and process
• Liaising with the Industry Partner for the investigation of MT accidents and incidents and ensuring accident reporting procedure and all relevant paperwork is carried out correctly in accordance with delivery output under contract and in compliance with policy.
• With the use of a vehicle Telematic System monitor Driver Behaviour on a daily basis to identify, analyse and evaluate speeding violations, inappropriate use, vehicle utilisation and entitlements.
• Conduct educational briefings with departments, outlining responsibilities and compliance for utilising white fleet vehicles.
• Act as Defence Road Safety Advisor, and co-ordinate with the Safety Department, MDP, and other associated Departments to cross reference safety initiatives including spot checks.

BEHAVIOURS

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,198 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.
This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (the permanent duty station, HMNB Clyde, which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Navy Command Civil Servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• A very competitive pension scheme
• Personal & professional development
• Alternative & hybrid working patterns for many roles
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle / season ticket loans
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• On-site Facilities (gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities etc)
• Free Car Parking
• Assisted Travel Scheme
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this 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.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
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/.
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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) (opens in a new window)
• 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

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TYPE OF ROLE

Administration / Corporate Support
Business Management and Improvement

Key Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the focal point for all non-compliance issues with white fleet and yellow fleet assets where issues are identified by MT Admin.
• Conduct a program of compliance checks across NBC’s White/yellow fleet to ensure adherence to policy requirements. Work with stakeholders and end users to develop an action plan & implement where remedial action is required.
• Acting as the focal point of contact between the Industry Partner (IP), end users and NCHQ (TLB) regarding accident reporting procedures and process
• Liaising with the Industry Partner for the investigation of MT accidents and incidents and ensuring accident reporting procedure and all relevant paperwork is carried out correctly in accordance with delivery output under contract and in compliance with policy.
• With the use of a vehicle Telematic System monitor Driver Behaviour on a daily basis to identify, analyse and evaluate speeding violations, inappropriate use, vehicle utilisation and entitlements.
• Conduct educational briefings with departments, outlining responsibilities and compliance for utilising white fleet vehicles.
• Act as Defence Road Safety Advisor, and co-ordinate with the Safety Department, MDP, and other associated Departments to cross reference safety initiatives including spot checks