Force Armourer 24 views

Salary up to £38, 027 plus a generous benefits package

Based at Griffin Park Tactical Training Centre, Calder Bridge, Cumbria

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is an armed police service that’s dedicated to the nuclear industry. Our vision is to be recognised as a provider of a world-class service for the protection of nuclear material and facilities. Given the critical nature of our work, it’s key that we recruit skilled and committed professionals to join us.

As Constabulary Armourer you will work with a team of Armourers based at our outstanding training facility. You’ll play your part by making sure that all of the Constabulary weapons, ammunition, and ancillary equipment are well-maintained, serviced and closely controlled. This is key to ensure our front-line Officers have everything they need to deliver our Mission 24/7.

Check out more about Griffin Park here! : CNC Jobs | Griffin Park

Your role will involve:

• Handling the storage and control of the assets at Training Units and operationally, including the transportation of these to other sites around the UK.
• Building links and collaborating with internal and external teams, including all our operational policing units and external Police armourers and suppliers. We will support you to continually develop your own knowledge enabling our teams to be at their best.

Requirements:

• Sound knowledge and experience of a wide variety of firearms and weapons systems and their functions, with knowledge of ammunition, parts, constructions, and specifications.
• Understanding of Firearms Inspection Standards and current Firearms legislation. Able to inspect, repair, and maintain weapons and associated equipment and be a capable and confident user of hand and power tools.
• Valid UK driving license- overnight stays and travel will be required to our sites spread throughout the UK.
• Demonstrate experience of inspecting, repairing and maintaining weapons and equipment. This should include the ability to keep accurate records and documentation of such activity.
• Knowledge of the safe handling, storage and transportation of ammunition and pyrotechnics.
• Full UK Driving License- Frequent travel to other sites will be required. Over night stays will be arranged by the CNC.

Interested?

Please submit a CV and Cover sheet which highlights and evidences your experience against the role requirements listed above. If you would like a copy of the formal JD, or a conversation about this opportunity please email policestaffresourcing@cnc.police.uk.

Benefits of working for the CNC: Take a look at our Benefits Page on our website for further information CNC Jobs | Police staff

• 27.5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Additional 30 minutes time worked during the week to accrue additional leave, which can be used for period between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension scheme (20.7% employer contribution). For this position this means the employer contribution will be £7,068.22 minimum per year)
• Flexi-time working scheme
• Bonus scheme – dependent on organisational performance, up to a maximum of 7% of salary
• Officers and staff also have the opportunity to join the national Blue Light Card scheme which offers discounts on a variety of products and services to those working in the emergency services, NHS and Armed Forces
• Free parking on site
• Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies
• Cycle to Work scheme

As police staff the public expect us to display the highest standards, values and professional qualities at all times. The CNC values and Code of Ethics applies to all police staff and sets out the principles and standards of behaviour we expect to see, and you are responsible for displaying and delivering these.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. At the CNC, we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work.

Through the dedicated commitment of our affinity networks, ED&I team and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our ED&I commitments, ensuring the CNC is an employer of choice; where everyone feels included.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the Police Staff Recruitment Team to request accommodation.

Please review the video links below which will give you an overview of the vetting process that is required if you are successful in your application.

• Vetting: An Overview – https://youtu.be/lRit8RA7Zpo
• Vetting and Finances – https://youtu.be/JmZP7r-9MEE
• Vetting and Life Experiences – https://youtu.be/jVPHvgpB8nc