Fuel and Lubricant Operative

Are you experienced in operating Mechanical Transport Fuel Installations? How about an exciting role supporting the management of the Fuel & Lubricant store on a military estate in support of our Army customers? You’ll get to work independently; the best way to develop your skills as a newbie in the employment market. Join a great team at Aspire Defence Services…

Your main responsibility is to manage the Mechanical Transport Fuel Installation (MTFI) point and to oversee the safe storage of other products associated with this installation as per the Authority’s current regulations JSP 317.

This means you will be demanding, issuing and back loading all products associated with the Fuel & Lubricant store, and must stay up to date with changing legislation including JSP 317 Joint Service Safety Regulations for the Storage and Handling of (F&L).

Amongst several other key responsibilities, you must also be familiar with the Spill Response Plan, ensure that only authorised personnel are issued with F&L products, and maintain a COSHH register for all products.

You must also be able to maintain and issue Data Safety Sheets as required, ensuring that all spill kits are kept in place with the correct quantities held, and assisting with Inspections.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Experience in operating an MTFI point.
• All Arms Fuel & Lubricants Managers Course (MoD), or be willing to obtain the qualification in post
• And Good communication skills.

You should also be good team member, hardworking, flexible, able to work alone for long periods and able to prioritise your own work as well as aid with the work of others when required. Have a good understanding of IT and you should be able to obtain Security Clearance.

But first, meet the team…

With a 35-year contract, making soldiers’ lives better is at the heart of everything we do at Aspire Defence Services.

Seriously, picture a heart (the real one) and imagine how hard it works to keep the body running, making sure every part gets exactly what it needs to thrive. That’s our mission; to deliver a modern, fully serviced, flexible working environment for soldiers.

And just as the heart needs certain parts to keep the body alive, we need the dedication and commitment of our people to support our customers. We deliver a broad range of services for one-third of the British Army living and working on our patch, and we're proud of the work we do.

We’re all about nurturing great teams, and our award-winning safety and wellbeing initiatives are built on keeping an eye out for one another and having a good work-life balance.

In addition to being part of our team, you’ll also get…

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as the option to buy and sell holiday
• Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%, plus individual life assurance
• Tools to support you in your new role

• Uniform and PPE
• A shopping discounts scheme
• Birthday Day Off Scheme
• Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
• Discounted gym membership at Aldershot and Tidworth Leisure Centre
• Employee assistance and health and wellbeing check-ins
• Reward and recognition to celebrate outstanding achievements
• Free on-site parking

Salary: Up to £21,700
Location: Tidworth/Bulford

Please note: Our garrisons are tobacco-free working environments. As part of this role, you will be required to obtain security clearance prior to starting with us.

ADSL has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the right to live and work in the UK. If you are invited to an interview, you will be asked to bring with you original copies of documentation that provides evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. Applicants needing skilled worker sponsorship may not be suitable for this post due to the immediacy of the appointment. If you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to ADSL verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. We guarantee that candidates will be given the same consideration and will pass through our established procedures. Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.