You will lead, plan, and co-ordinate the team delivering vessel berthing, unberthing, loading, unloading, and movements at the Crombie Jetty, while also managing a small team of staff supporting the safe handling and documentation of explosives moving through the road transfer facility.

You will be the focal point ensuring DM Crombie Marine Operations are compliant with The Port and Marine Facility Safety Code, regularly collaborating with Navy Command – Port Operations Compliance Team receiving training and support.

You’ll be joining an organisation that is committed to your development. You will receive structured training and support to build specialist expertise, including becoming an Authorised Representative (AR) and a Government Authorised Explosives Representative (GAER), both key roles in the safe management of dangerous goods. There is also an opportunity, on a voluntary basis, to undertake Duty Control Officer duties, part of a 24/7 operational rota, which attracts additional pay at enhanced rates.

Due to the nature of the role, you’ll be based on site at DM Crombie, working a compressed 4.5-day week. Where operational demands allow, working from home may be supported on a limited basis, if required.

As part of our collaboration with DM Glen Douglas, you may occasionally be required to support their jetty operations. There will also be opportunities to work across other DM sites, giving valuable exposure and helping to broaden your experience and skillset. Transport and assistance to these locations will be provided.

This role offers the chance to work within a site of outstanding natural beauty, with first rate facilities on-site including a gym, and a strong culture teamwork, inclusivity, and professional collaboration across the wider DM community.

What you’ll be doing

• Supervising and managing a small team of permanent staff and a larger transient workforce during periods of jetty activity.

• Providing coaching, support, and development to team members.

• Planning and co-ordinating jetty shipping operations.

• Working with transport providers and external partners to ensure the safe and efficient movement of explosives and hazardous materials.

• Undertaking Building Officer duties, including monitoring infrastructure and its condition, reporting defects.

• Ensuring full compliance with explosive regulations and safe operating procedures cross the jetty and road transfer facility.

Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria

• Lead Criterion – Leadership and management of a team in a regulated environment

• Experience of working with stakeholders to deliver high-quality operational outcomes

• Demonstrable IT skills, including the use of the MS Office Suite

• Background in maritime, logistics, transport, or defence

• Strong safety and compliance mindset

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1 Leadership - CSBC3

• Core Behaviour 2Working together - CSBC3

• Technical Competence 1 Managing support, supplier, and customer networks – Practitioner Level 

• Technical Competence 2 Making evidence-based decisions – Practitioner Level

Offered benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday

• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%

• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards

• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications

• Support for progression

• Huge range of discounts

• Volunteering days

• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So, whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission 

• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-candidate-information-pack

• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions

• Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission 

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here

Disability Confident:

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’

Conflicts of Interest:

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift - We will check your application to ensure that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

3. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you will be assessed against the following:

• CV Review

• Core Behaviour 1

• Core Behaviour 2

• Technical Competencies

Please Note In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:  

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1 

• 2nd: Core Behaviour 2 

• 3rd: Technical Competencies 

• 4th: CV Review 

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criteria, and/or an additional assessment. Please note for this specific assessment, the Lead Criteria will be:

• Lead Criterion – Leadership and management of a team in a regulated environment

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. 

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.ukIf you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission