JOB SUMMARY

RNAS Yeovilton is one of the Navy’s two principal air bases, and one of the busiest military airfields in the UK. It is home to more than 100 aircraft operated on both front-line squadrons and training units. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is interested in providing a quality customer focused service in support of operations.
This is an exciting opportunity, and we are looking for a well-organised, hardworking individual who has strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a dedication to customer service.
Applicants seeking part time and job share will only be considered provided full time cover can be achieved. As Building Services Manager, this is primarily an office-based role in direct support of Corporate Business Services. There may be limited opportunity to work remotely, which would require prior agreement with the Line Manager.
The position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Little Yeovilton (LVL) Building Services Manager is part of the Corporate Business Services area that sits within the Executive Department of HMS HERON. This post is responsible for the following key areas:
Building Management (BM) - Organise Duty Keys, maintain BM Logs, escort contractors, report faults. Carry out 1st part Health & Safety audits.
Energy Warden - Ensure that personnel in the workplace are “Waste Aware”. Advertise/Promulgate saving measures. Promote Sustainable Development and ensure staff play their part.
Procurement Services to Unicorn & Gazelle Houses - maintain stationery store, procure using Banner, CP&F.
Day to day supervision of Reprographics Assistants. Provide cover in Reprographics when absent.
Act as Fire Assistant for Unicorn House, Gazelle House and Bushby Block. Test Fire Alarms Weekly. Check Fire Extinguishers are in date and in good repair. Organise Fire Evacuation exercise and other emergency incidents-annually/ad hoc. Order and dispose of Fire equipment as recommended by inspection personnel.
Maintain and muster equipment annually. Carry out regular checks of equipment. Disposal of relevant equipment.
Management of the Duty Roster for Unicorn House and Gazelle House. Communicating with all duty personnel, organising the monthly roster and flagging any issues to 1st Lieutenant.

BENEFITS

Alongside your salary of £26,770, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,755 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 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 employer contribution of 28.97%
• Generous annual leave of 25 days per year plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day per year of service, up to max of 30 days.
• Onsite Amenities: free parking, access to gym, tailoress, hairdresser (barber), access to coffee shop and restaurant.

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)
• 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

Further information on nationality requirements

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