Bulk Fuel Installation Team Leader

Do you want to join Defence and play your part in supporting our Armed Forces to operate effectively?

Come and join us for an exciting opportunity working within the Operational Energy Authority, where you will be able to contribute, develop and evolve within this forward thinking organisation as it moves towards its vision for transforming the existing Defence Fuels enterprise.

We have an exciting and interesting opportunity as an experienced Bulk Fuel Installation Team Leader at West Moors Defence Petroleum Fuel Depot. The depot is part of the Operational Energy Authority and is responsible for Bulk and Packed fuel outputs and delivery of Oils and Lubricants to Front Line Military Units.

Please note: This role involves regular manual handling activities, including lifting items and carrying stock and equipment, loading and unloading vehicles. All manual handling activities are undertaken in accordance with Health and Safety procedures.

Further information on manual handling can be found in the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance. HSE: Information about health and safety at work

This post is 37 hours a week. The Defence Petroleum Depot is located in West Moors, Dorset.

The post holder is required to work from the location listed in the Location section of the advert. Due to the nature of the role, this post requires you to be working onsite at the Defence Petroleum Depot five days per week.

The post is responsible to the Production Manager to ensure co-ordination, control and safe operation of the Bulk Fuel Installation is in adherence of and reflect legislative and regulatory requirements for safe and efficient operations. This is to be managed though the effective maintenance of operating procedures, processes, training and equipment.

In the event of an operational requirement, including a business continuity event, you will be expected to respond (unless on authorised leave) if required to do so.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for the Health and Safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to observe best practice and compliance with legislation in the protection of the environment and conservation of energy.

To effectively manage all levels of information, especially personal information under your control or in your possession and in accordance with training received and MoD policy.

The appropriate level of mandatory training is to be completed annually.

Implementation and adherence to Depot Procedures and safe working practices.

Complete daily husbandry inspection of the Installation and reporting defects found.

Manage staff assigned to your area of responsibility, identify training requirements, allocation of a mentor and assessment of competence of individual personnel.

Daily review, prioritising and allocation of work to staff.

The safe operation of the installation in accordance with current procedures, including the routine testing, maintenance and servicing of all equipment prior to use.

Maintain a record of maintenance of equipment and report equipment faults.

Liaison with internal departments concerning the receipt and issue of bulk fuel.

The correct receipt, storage, maintenance, issue and transfer of bulk fuels in accordance with current procedures and the production of supporting documentation.

The accurate measurement and recording of stock levels daily, weekly and monthly using Automatic Tank Gauging system and/or manual methods.

The sampling and recording of bulk fuel stocks in accordance with MoD policy and their submission for analysis

The inspection of military bulk fuel carrying vehicles (BFCVs) for compliance with legislative requirements prior to the issue of fuel.

The production of Dangerous Goods Notes to support all issues to BFCVs and Tank Containers.

Liaison with the Team Leader Production Area for product transfers to meet the filling requirement for packed fuel and subsequent reconciliation action.

Provide individual assessments to the line manager in support of the mid-year appraisal and annual performance appraisal reports.

Additional Responsibilities

In periods of absence, deputise for the Production Team Leader ensuring the safe operation of equipment in use or other assets in accordance with current procedures, including the routine user maintenance and servicing of all equipment prior to use.

When required, conduct quality assurance testing of all fuels on receipt and issue.

Is a member of the site's Pollution Response Team.

Be prepared to work as part of another team when required.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who can handle the pressure of coordinating a wide range of activities and must have proven experience in bulk fuel storage, a solid understanding of oil storage regulations, environmental compliance, and pollution prevention. Willing to challenge established norms and processes and be prepared to adapt to changing priorities. The successful candidate should be motivated, able to prioritise tasks and be able to work as part of a team spanning different levels and types of stakeholders whilst leading a team of 2 staff. A holder of a Dangerous Goods qualification and Forklift Truck licence or be prepared to undertake full training provided within 6 months. The successful candidate will be computer literate with the ability to pick up and learn new skills and undertake training courses for the purpose of delivering their tasks and develop on a professional level, a genuine desire to develop, learn and contribute to the team is essential.

Training and the chance to build relevant experience are part of the job as well as an enquiring mind, and the desire to learn.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following criteria:

Essential Criteria:

• Be computer Literate
• Previous experience and confident in using Office 365 applications
• Customer focused
• Capable of leading a team whilst also being supportive and collaborative with team members
• Confident and professional

Desirable criteria:

• A methodical and proactive approach
• Good judgemental, analytical, time management and communication skills
• The ability to understand and interpret multiple data sources
• The ability to work and make decisions autonomously
• Forklift truck operator

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership

Alongside your salary of £26,390, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,626 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

The MoD 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 MoD civil servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Learning and Development
• Free parking
• On site canteen
• Free on-site gym
• 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%

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/.

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.

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Job contact :

• Name : James Burke
• Email : james.burke120@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 01202654444

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk

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