AMS PSR

We are currently creating a pipeline for an upcoming opportunity for a Shipwright on behalf of the MOD, Inside IR35 (duration of contract to be confirmed) based in Gosport, Hampshire.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

To do this we have an annual budget of almost £40 billion and a workforce comprising 193,000 people, almost 59,000 of whom are civilians. We currently manage more than £11 billion of spend every year.

Our work really matters; we offer engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services we provide. We employ people in many different roles and in many locations across the UK and abroad. We have jobs in policy, finance, HR, IS/IT, commercial and project management and all the types of jobs you would expect to find in a government department, or indeed in the private sector. We also employ doctors, dentists, teachers, police, fire service, quantity surveyors, and engineers to name a few. There are many opportunities to develop and progress both within MOD and across the wider Civil Service, whether you’re a permanent appointee or an interim.

As a Shipwright, your main responsibilities will be:

• Liaise and assist the Fleet Maintenance Manager and Engineering Facilities Manager in the prioritisation and completion of Shipwright and maintenance tasks.
• Operate as part of the maintenance and engineering team who provide technical maintenance and repair of the MOD training yachts
• Assure the quality of Shipwright work.

Essential:

• The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in working in the maritime environment with wood and GRP and on commercial sailing or motorboats
• Whilst a formal qualification (ie Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Marine Construction or a Boatbuilding apprenticeship or similar qualifications from an International Boatbuilding Training College) in woodworking and GRP is preferred, suitable applications should be able to show evidence of working with power tools and woodworking machinery, Knowledge and good practice of health and safety, Knowledge of working with different timber types and knowledge of working with GRP
• Applications without formal qualifications but knowledge and experience of working with sailing yachts will be considered as further training will be provided to suitable candidates.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant 

MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.