AMOS Specialist-Defence

AMOS Specialist- Marine 
Role can be based from either Portsmouth or Devonport naval bases
Fixed term contract 12 months Full time 37.5 hours per week- Monday- Friday 
Competitive salary plus benefits.

Here at Serco, we have an exciting opportunity for an AMOS Specialist to join our team based in either Portsmouth or Devonport naval base. The purpose of this role is to maintain and develop the Serco Marine Services AMOS planned maintenance and purchasing systems and support for transition of these functions into a new integrated engineering management system.

We welcome applications from candidates with AMOS Business Suite V8 and higher database systems development experience. 
 
Main accountabilities:

• Provide day to day systems maintenance.
• Co-operate with Management Systems Coordinator to develop and utilise reporting tools and KPI's.
• Act as point of contact and provide PMS technical support to other Marine Services functions.
• Provide end user training and direction to Contract staff in AMOS databases, both for vessels and office-based installations.
• Develop and grow stores and stock control functions of AMOS system.
• Undertake site visits as may be required from time to time.
• Report on activities and system status as required.
• Undertake off site skill upgrade training as may be required.
• Assist in development and implementation of plans to increase the quality of Engineering data in AMOS to facilitate migration to a future new system at best advantage for future Engineering activity.

What you'll need to do the role:

• Experience in maritime asset management and in using maritime planned maintenance systems.
• Marine Engineering background, knowledge of port support vessels would be an advantage.
• Core competency and familiarity of AMOS Business Suite V8 and higher database systems development.
• Communication skills, written and verbal, being able to confidently present complex technical information, and by using suitable language for different audiences.
• Competence with MS Office software suite
• Collaborative mindset, with a desire to understand different points of view, and to use this to develop optimal positions.

Desirable

• Substantial experience in similar role.
• Several years sea going experience in a senior rank with higher MCA Certificate of Competency.
• Involvement in database development projects.

 
What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We're also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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