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The Infantry Training Centre (ITC) delivers Infantry basic training and initial trade training and is based in Catterick Garrison. The ITC consists of three units, Ist and 2nd Infantry Training Battalions and a Support Battalion all co-collated along with Headquarters School of Infantry. The 1st and 2nd Battalions undertake the Combat Infantry Course (CIC) for all recruits who wish to join the Infantry whether regular or reserve. The ITC also commands Pegasus Company (which delivers P Coy), the Army School of Ceremonial and the Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming (based in Edinburgh).

We deliver training which covers everything from developing a civilian arriving with no military experience into a trained, confident Infantry soldier, to teaching people to play the Bagpipes.

Whilst military training is undertaken by highly skilled and experienced members of the Army, they are supported by almost 200 Ministry of Defence (MOD) Civil Servants along with a number of Defence Contractors. We are in roles from drivers to HR clerks and storekeepers to tutors!

If you have the skills and/o drive to support us in delivering World Class Infantry Training, we would love for you to join us! Ready to find out about the role?.

This is an exciting opportunity to join 400 Troop as a Driver. You will be a key player within the 400 Troop team of civilian drivers, supporting the ITC's 3 Battalions by transporting military recruits to and from various locations around Catterick and other training areas in a variety of vehicles on a daily basis.

The position is advertised at 37 hours a week.

You will be transporting military recruits in training to and from various locations on a daily basis. All drivers are required to work/drive in accordance with civilian and military laws and regulations. You will be required to drive various vehicle transport such as Coach, minibus, cars, vans and military green vehicles.

You will be responsible for carrying out vehicle maintenance checks, vehicle husbandry and completing vehicle documentation on a daily basis.

When not allocated a driving detail you will be required to carry out other tasks commensurate with the job as directed by the Leading Hand or Line Manager.

Please note that the successful applicants will be working any 5 out of 7 days and any 8 hours out of 24.

Must hold a clean driving licence.

Must hold CAT D (Coach licence) and Cat C + E.

If ex military GS MOD 1 records will be accepted.

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

• Leadership
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

• 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 27%
• 25 days leave per year rising 1 extra day per year in post, up to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service
• Personal and professional development of skills including opportunities to complete a workplace apprenticeship. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their line manager when in post.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conductive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave.
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities.
• Free on site parking
• Access to a range of retail and recreational facilities including our gym.

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.

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Job contact :

Name :
Catherine Mellor
Email :
[email protected]
Telephone :
0300 1626765

Recruitment team :

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