Army - Technical Storekeeper
Ministry of Defence
Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 1st October 2024
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Job summary
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.
Do you want to work within a dynamic and rewarding operationally focused environment, that offers a wide range of additional opportunities and benefits? This could be the role for you!
The Defence CBRN Centre is responsible for Training Defence to Fight and Prevail in a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) Environment. We are looking for a friendly, well-organised and adaptable person to work alongside other civilians and military personnel and be part of the team as a Technical Storekeeper.
This role is advertised at 37 hours a week over a 4.5 day period.
Job description
The Technical Storekeeper position is an essential role within the Quartermaster Department, responsible for the management and control of all CBRN and technical equipment for the Centre.
Key Areas of Responsibilities include:
- Assist in the management of the day to day running of the store
- Issuing and receipting equipment to personnel
- Ensuring all equipment is clean and serviceable
- Maintaining documentation for stores accounting and auditing
- Conduct maintenance, low level repair and testing of CBRN equipment and consumables (including delivery to and collection from contractors if required)
- Provide CBRN equipment technical advice & assistance to Centre personnel and outside agencies
- Support the Quartermaster with the disposal of hazardous materials and waste
In-house and external training related to the role will be provided, including the All-Arms Unit Store person Course. Training in the logistics field represents opportunities to gain industry recognised qualifications. In addition, training will be provided regarding the repair and maintenance of CBRN equipment.
A Storekeeper role requires a degree of physical ability as you will be expected to lift and carry boxes and equipment of varying sizes around the store (also load / offload vehicles), and place / retrieve items and boxes from shelving that may be above head height. The recommended maximum handling weight applicants can expect to lift is between 16 -25kg in accordance with HSE guidance.
This post may attract the opportunity for overtime as there may be a demand on the store which is outside normal working hours.
Person specification
We are looking for someone that has strong customer service skills along with basic digital literacy skills and a basic understanding of electrics and mechanics (low level equipment repair).
Applicants should be prepared to undertake training courses of up to 2 weeks in duration and in various areas of the UK for the following qualifications: MJDI MA (Material Accountant); All Arms Unit Store person Course; JAMES user; Dangerous Goods Consignor and EET (Electrical Equipment Testing).
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
Benefits
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Personal and professional development of skills
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- Learning and Development
We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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Selection process details
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
At application you will be required to provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words. It is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have knowledge or recent practical experience for this position and that you have experience relevant to the role.
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
Sifting is due to take place within 7 working days of the closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed, like to be held at Winterbourne Gunner. A minimum of 2 full working days’ notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Liz Read
- Email : liz.read930@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dbscivpers-resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Further information
info@csc.gov.uk.
