Department - Ministry of Defence
Business Area - Central
Number of Vacancies - 75
Location: Region - National
Location: City/Town - Bristol
Site - Abbey Wood
Grade - Other
Functional Grade - Graduate Trainee
Salary Minimum -24,370
Type of Role- Engineering Information Technology Science
Reserved/Non Reserved posts - This is a reserved post and therefore only open to UK nationals
Security- Security Check
Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) check - This post does not require a Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) check
Job Description - Defence Engineering & Science Group (DESG) - Graduate Engineering & Science Opportunities.
A prestigious accredited Graduate Scheme; one of the best development schemes for engineers and scientists in the UK. This scheme leads to careers in technical project and programme management of new equipment and its support solutions.
Most graduates are based in Bristol , although there are opportunities in other areas including, but not limited to, Lincolnshire, Andover, Rosyth and Clyde. Work placements during the scheme can be anywhere within the UK with some opportunities overseas.
The Defence Engineering & Science Group (DESG) is a community of thousands of professional engineers and scientists who work as Civil Servants within the Ministry of Defence(MOD) to equip and support the UK Armed Forces with state of the art technology.
The DESG Graduate Scheme is accredited by all the major engineering institutions including IMechE, IET, IMarEst, IoP, RAeS and RINA and has, over many years, launched hundreds of graduates into varied and exciting careers as professional engineers and scientists within the MOD.
The DESG Graduate Scheme will invest heavily in support of your individual professional training and development, giving you excellent opportunity to gain specific technical experience, whilst broadening and deepening your professional development.
Candidates must have, or be studying for a degree in an accredited subject and be on track to achieve a 2:1 or above by August 2014. Acceptable degree disciplines are listed below.
Naval Architecture/Ship Science
Systems Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering
General Engineering/Engineering Science
Marine Engineering
Avionics
Automotive Engineering
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
Computer Systems Engineering
Information Technology & Information Systems
Computer Science
Control Systems Engineering
Mechatronics
Mathematics
Physics
Other similar disciplines may also be considered but all degrees must be accredited by the relevant UK institution and by the Engineering or Science Councils: www.engc.org.uk/registration/acad/search.aspx
Qualification Level - L6 Honours & Degree
Qualification Name - Engineering & Science - Not Listed
Working Pattern - This post is full time and not suitable for part time or job share applicants
Employment Terms: Post Type - Permanent
Minimum expected tour length - 2 years structured training prior to being posted into a professional post.
Employment Terms: Hours - 37
Relocation Package - The post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Expen
Relocation Package/Expenses - The post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Expenses.
Interviews - Interviews will form part of a one-day assessment centre.
Assessment Centres/Offline tests - As part of the application process applicants will be required to undertake a 30 minute online test. On Application you will receive an E Mail providing a link to the test site. YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH THE APPLICATION AND ON-LINE TEST BY MIDNIGHT ON THE CLOSING DATE.
The application process will consist of a series of stages, starting with the 30 minute online test described above. The next stages for successful applicants at each stage will consist of assessment of your Experience Statement, Pychometric exercises, Telephone Interview and finally a full day Assessment Centre.
Applicants will be assessed against all 10 Band D core competencies. For more information on these go to http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/FF2394FB-8188-4871-AA65-AABA6D2E81E0/0/core_competence_framework.pdf
Further details
Successful candidates will be able to join the scheme in April 2014, if a degree is already held or join the Scheme between August and December 2014.
Further Details URLs
[url]http://www.mod.uk/desg[/url]
Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the page to apply for this Vacancy.
The Civil Service is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We also offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria.
We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, HIV positivity, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs - or any other grounds.
External applicants should note that for posts in Northern Ireland, applications from the Roman Catholic community are particularly welcomed as this group is currently under-represented in our workforce.
Pension Statement
You will be entitled to choose between a defined benefit pension scheme or a stakeholder pension with an employer contribution.
The Cabinet Office’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/news/recruitment-principles/
lf your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the recruiting department in the first instance https://jobs.civilservice.gov.uk/help/faq.cgi
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission. http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
Closing date
7 Jan 2014
Online Test Deadline
7 Jan 2013
