Logistics and General Munitions Support Operative

This position is 100% site-based, with core hours from 07:45 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:45 to 12:45 on Friday. We also offer a flexible work agreement within the hours of 07:15 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday and 07:15 to 13:00 on Friday.

The work can be physically demanding and often outdoors, in challenging conditions, including poor weather.

Applicants must be over 18 years old to apply due to Explosive Handling Regulations.

Successful candidates will be expected to pass a Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) medical before starting the position.

Once in post you will be required to Complete Weapons Ordnance Munitions & Explosives (WOME) National Operations Standard (NOS) portfolio within 18 months.

Join us and be a part of a team that plays a crucial role in supporting our armed forces.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Handling munitions and explosives in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensuring compliance with current Safe Handling Instructions.
• Carrying out before, during and after pre-use checks on Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Maintaining a high standard of security, cleanliness and housekeeping within the explosive’s storage and processing facilities.
• Assisting with all logistics and storage activities to ensure that customers’ requirements are met on time and in full.
• Checking all routine and/or priority receipts and issues are thoroughly checked paperwork or computer records are correctly completed.
• Monitoring explosives safety including maintaining explosives limits and environmental conditions within the explosives processing facilities.
• Ensuring all palletised loads are prepared and documented in accordance with the relevant Unit Load Specification.
• Once trained, you will be required to operate various pieces of MHE such as a Tow Tractor, Counterbalance, and Side loader.

Please Note:

You will need to hold a Full Manual UK driving licence (with a maximum of 6 points) as you will be expected to drive to different warehouses located on the depot site.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Organisational skills with the ability to work in a pressurised environment (Lead Criterion).
• Customer-focused working tight timescales and focused on delivery.
• IT proficient including the use of Microsoft application tools.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1: Managing a quality service – CSBC2
• Core Behaviour 2: Working together – CSBC2
• Technical Competence 1: Distribution and Warehousing – Awareness level
• Technical Competence 2: Customer Service - Awareness level

Alongside your salary of £25,400, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,358 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).

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission
• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-candidate-information-pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
• Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.

Disability Confident:

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’

Conflicts Of Interest:

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

• Pre-sift - We will check your application to ensure that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
• Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key