Recruiting_and_Selecting_Module_-_Elearning

The Recruitment of an Additional Civilian Armourer. I have drafted this report to show that the current manning levels within the central armoury located at Tidchester Garrison are below standard. It has become apparent that due to the shortfall in civilian staff we have become ineffective in this area and it is a cause for concern. The Garrison armoury staffing levels are supposed to be representative of the work load placed upon it by the roulement battalions, currently the staffing levels required are set at one SSgt REME, one Sgt REME and four civilian armourers. It seems that due to the low demand placed upon the armoury in past years we have allowed a shortfall of one civilian armourer to exist. Recently the SSgt REME armourer has expressed concern about the current manning levels and has explained that key members of his civilian team are contemplating seeking alternative means of employment as they are unable to continue working this way. Due to the changing operational environment we now find ourselves in the recent workload being placed upon the armourers shop has increased massively. Within the past couple of years we have seen the introduction of improved weapon systems with the HK modifications to the SA80 resulting in the L85A2. This was a laborious and time consuming programme, which the armourers shop was heavily involved in. This modification allowed a huge increase in the combat effectiveness of the units. In more recent months we have also seen the introduction of the Light Machine Gun (LMG) and once again the armourers’ shop has been heavily involved in the smooth transition of replacing the Light Support Weapon (LSW) with this new weapon system. We have also recently seen development within the capabilities of the weapon system with the introduction of both the Laser Light Module (LLM) and also the Underslung Grenade Launcher (UGL) both of which vastly improve the capabilities of the troops on the ground and have proved to be valuable assets in the recent campaigns. All of the above mentioned replacement or introduced weapon systems have been carried out by the armourers shop and its staff and have had a direct link to the operational effectiveness of the troops involved in recent campaigns and all this has placed extra strain on the services provided by the armourers shop and whilst these are paramount to the success of operations, the current agreed manning levels did not account for these modifications or additions. Due to the shortfall of workers in the armoury the staff had to work increased hours to ensure the work has been carried out, which in turn has meant an increase in overtime at an increased rate being paid. Support for the Recruitment of Extra Staff. While initially the civilian staff welcomed the extra work and the financial rewards it brought, it has now become apparent that they are struggling to cope with the work load and have become despondent with the situation and have asked that the staffing shortfall be addressed. This has become a priority issue as the ramifications of failing in this department mean that the operational capability of the roulement battalions is significantly reduced. This is something that we can ill afford, not only does it show that due to a cost cutting exercise we cannot provide the equipment needed by our troops to maintain operational effectiveness but also the potential public relations issues that could arise if we do not address this failing, have the potential to be immense and damaging to the image we project of ourselves. I therefore conclude by means of this report and on the advice of the SSgt REME subject matter expert, that we reduce the working hours of the present staff and employ another civilian armourer to meet the agreed employment quota. If we employ the correct person for the job it will have a positive effect on the morale of the existing workforce which should produce an increase in both productivity and capability. This in turn will improve the capabilities of this garrison.