Job Description

Brook Street are working in partnership with The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in their search for a Command and Navigation Simulator Operator to join their administrative support team.

Command and Navigation Simulator Operator:

Assignment Length: Until May 2025 with the possibility to extend.
Pay rate: £12.99 at an hourly rate, paid weekly
Working arrangements: Office-Based, full time- Mon-Thurs: 07:20-16:00 Fri: 07:20-12:00
Parking: On-Site Parking (First come first served basis)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Helensburgh

*UK Nationals Only*

Summary of the Role

The Temporary Workers primary task is to provide training support to Submarine Command and Navigation Simulators. They will be expected to follow set procedures working with minimal supervision whilst engaging with Royal Navy Personnel and other team members to achieve the training aim.

Examples of secondary tasking will include but not be restricted to:
- Conduct administration duties within the immediate team or as required in the wider department
- Report and feed data into the defect reporting system

Main Responsibilities:

• Operate the Submarine Command Team Trainer (SCTT) simulation desk.
• Ensure training scenarios are up-to-date and correctly loaded.
• Assist with checks and preparation before training sessions.
• Report defects and anomalies to training and maintenance staff.
• Input training scenarios and ship maneuvers as directed.
• Manipulate scenario contacts and role-play as needed.
• Discuss training needs with senior officers and build scenarios.
• Operate the simulation desk during training debriefings.
• Operate the Bridge Navigation Trainer (Pathfinder) simulation desk.
• Power up/down the Pathfinder trainer and secure it after training.
• Conduct minor fixes; escalate unresolved issues to IT support.
• Record trainer usage data and input it into the reporting system.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Enter data and manage records in the on-site performance system.
• Manage training scenarios and game settings.
• Order and manage stationery supplies.
• Administer shared computer files on SharePoint.
• Act as Pathfinder Bridge Navigation Trainer Facilitator.
• Coordinate mandatory training.
• Perform administrative tasks for the section and FOST organization.
• Improve personal skills and effectiveness.

Typical qualifications and experience:

• C Five GCSEs at Grade or above or equivalent (including English Language or equivalent)
• NVQ Business Administration Level 2 (or suitable clerical experience)
  Administrative experience with a good knowledge of and experience in using Windows based operating system
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
  
  *Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to undergo a high-level security check prior to starting the position.*

Please note if you have not been contacted regarding the position within 7 days of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.