UK Ministry of Defence
Army - Stores Person
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Derriford Army Reserve Centre, PL6 5EW
Job Summary
165 Port and Maritime (P&M) Regiment Headquarters is at Derriford, Army Reserve Centre. 165 P & M Regiment, Royal Logistics Corps (RLC) is the largest Reserve Regiment in the Army and the unit consists of six sub-units as follows: 265 Port Sqn based at Plymouth; 266 Port Sqn, Southampton; 232 Port Sqn, Bodmin; 710 Hygiene Sqn, Aylesbury and 142 Vehicle Specialist Sqn, Banbury. The unit's mission is to provide a UK military deployable port, maritime and logistic enabling capability at readiness, to enable operational success.
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.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
The Stores Person will assist in the management and the accounting of stores items. They will control, issue and receive the stores. As a team we are responsible to accurately account all stores for 165 Port & Maritime Regt, RLC. Working as a valued member of our small but busy, motivated hardworking team to maintain stock at the agreed set levels. Ordering and issuing equipment to all Regulars and Reserve personnel and meeting all the Business demands of the Regiment. This role is a exciting and rewarding position with a variety of duties.
Main Role Responsibilities:
- Maintain Agreed stock limits by demanding or back-loading stores as detailed or required.
- Load and Unload Stores from vehicles (some Manual Handling will be required) and complete relevant documentation.
- Assist with the completion of all store's transactions relating to the defence supply chain.
- Administer the unit Attractive to Criminals and Terrorist Organisation (ACTO) Account.
- Assist in the preparation of all store's records for periodic audit.
- Maintain the unit accountable documents register.
- Maintain the register of the regiment's office equipment.
- Act as one of Derriford Army Reserve Centre Fire Wardens.
- Carry out the duties of Regimental Ammunition stores person, including duties of the Authorised Representative (Ammunition) Road.
- Act as the unit Manual Handling Equipment Operator.
- Assist with any other duties that the Quarter Masters Department may require.
Training will be given to meet the requirements of the job. This may include some travel and spending time away on course.
Person Specification
We are looking for a great teammate, you will work closely with your civilian and military colleagues, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely supply of equipment and materials. Full training will be provided on using our MOD systems for stock control and inventory.
A Storekeeper role requires a degree of physical ability as you will be expected to lift and carry, boxes and equipment around the store (also load / offload vehicles), and place / retrieve items and boxes from shelving that may be above head height. In accordance with HSE guidance, the recommended maximum manual handling weight that applicants can expect to lift is men (25kg) and women (16kg).
Essential Skills Required:
- Communicate information clearly and effectively, both verbally and written
- Strong customer service skills
- Remaining flexible in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
- Building positive relationships and working collaboratively with diverse colleagues
- Ability to proactively manage workloads
- Understand the importance of following manual handling regulations.
- Demonstrate trustworthiness and accountability in handling MOD assets
- Computer literate with experience of using MS Office applications
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Desirable Skills:
- A knowledge of the "Management of Joint Deployed Inventory" (MJDI) is desirable but training can be given.
Licences
Full UK Driving License - Category B.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Managing a Quality Service
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
- 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
- Access to no site Gym
- Free Parking
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
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability in more than 500 words detailing how you meet the essential skills criteria.
At sft, you will be assessed against your Statement of suitability and the following Behaviour:
- Managing a Quality Service
Where a large number of applications are received, an initial sift will be conducted based on the evidence you provide in support of Managing a Quality Service.
Your Statement of suitability will only be reviewed if you are successful at this initial sift.
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be held in person. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
There may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all DCS candidates that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as a high volume of applications, seasonal demand, or peak periods, the employer may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both DCS and non-DCS applicants.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.
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