UK Ministry of Defence
Army - Ammunition Storekeeper
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Army Training Centre Pirbright, GU24 0QQ
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Job Summary
The Ministry of Defence, Civil Service workforce is diverse, with many different functions and professions ranging from police officers, security guards, trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff to support the British Army.
This position is located within The Army Training Centre Pirbright (ATC (P). It is a role that offers challenges and high engagement with all staff across the establishment. ATC (P) is a fast paced environment to work in that has exciting opportunities available and provides pivotal support to all members of personnel.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
As a Civilian Storekeeper, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient management, security, and distribution of equipment, materials, and stores that underpin daily military training and operations.
You will work within a busy, fast‑paced environment, supporting both military and civilian colleagues. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of Defence outputs.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
Store Management
- Receiving, issuing, and accounting for equipment, materials, and consumables.
- Ensuring accurate and timely entry of stock transactions into relevant logistics information systems (e.g., Manage the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) or similar).
- Conducting regular inventory checks, reconciliations, and audit preparations, reporting any losses in line with policy.
- Maintaining correct storage conditions and ensuring stores are organised, accessible, and compliant with regulations.
Security & Compliance
- Ensuring the safe and secure storage of items within the stores area.
- Complying with Defence, Health & Safety, Fire Safety, and security policies.
- Ensuring only authorised personnel receive equipment and verifying all documentation.
- Control, monitor, and supervise all military, civilian, and contractor movement within the ESH.
- Conduct amnesty checks and procedures in accordance with ATC (P) Unit Equipment Management Instructions (EMI's)
Safety & Housekeeping
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant working environment.
- Conduct regular fault finding inspections of equipment, ensuring full serviceability
- Conducting daily checks on stores areas, signage, and equipment.
- Operating mechanical handling equipment (e.g., forklifts) where trained and authorised.
- Ensure all Health and Safety risk assessments and procedures are read, understood, and complied with.
- Comply with Health and Safety audits and maintain fire compliance and signage within the department's area of responsibility.
- Implement and adhere to all safety precautions.
- Conducting essential maintenance of systems,
Customer Service & Support
- Supporting military training by providing equipment promptly and professionally.
- Working closely with military and civilian colleagues to meet operational requirements.
- Assisting line managers with audits, inspections, stock reviews, and reporting.
- Support the Chain of Command with all external and internal audits.
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Teamwork & Flexibility
- The post may attract the opportunity for overtime as there may be a demand on the store which is outside normal working hours.
- Assisting with general duties across the wider department as required by the Chain of Command.
- Post holders are required to fulfil their contracted hours through a flexible shift pattern, which may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays, depending on operational needs as directed by the Chain of Command operating on a structured rota system to ensure consistent support across operational hours
- Assist the Piquet Officer with managerial stores checks to ensure stores are accounted for and stored according to current regulations.
Person specification
Essential Skills Required:
- Accuracy & Attention to detail, ensuring correct record of stock, legal compliance and traceability of issued items.
- Ability to follow Procedures and Regulations, including defence policies, safety instructions and local standing orders.
- Excellent Communication skills to work effectively with in the team and unit personnel of all levels
- Supporting other, sharing responsibilities and contribute to a positive working environment
- Basic IT Literacy skills using the inventory system, emails and electronic documentation confidently.
- Able to prioritise task, meet deadline, and manage a varied workload in a busy environment
- The role may involve handling items, moving stock and working in a store environment
Mandatory Training will be required on appointment:
- MJDI Course
- Civilian Mandatory training courses
- Health and Safety Courses
- Forklift Rough Terrain Course
- Unit Ammunition Storekeeper Course
- Authorised Road Representative Course
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
Alongside your salary of £24,549, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,111 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
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 with a 28.97% contribution
- 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
- Free on site parking
- Free use of the gym facilities, including a swimming pool
- On site coffee shop and cafe
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.
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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
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
At application stage you will be assessed against the following:
- Your CV
- Personal Statement - of no more than 250 words detailing how you meet the essential skills criteria
Where a large number of applications are received, an initial sift will be conducted based on the evidence you provide in your Personal Statement.
The remaining element will only be reviewed if you are successful at this initial sift.
At interview stage you will be assessed against the following:
- Behaviour - Working Together
- Behaviour - Managing a Quality Service
- Behaviour - Communicating & Influencing
Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates
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