UK Ministry of Defence
Technical Storekeeper
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Job Summary
Robson Resilience Centre Crickhowell (RRCC) is the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) largest Adventurous Training Centre, providing a diverse programme of outdoor activities designed to develop leadership, physical and mental resilience, fortitude, and robustness through authentic and challenging experiences. The Centre delivers Adventurous Training both within the UK and overseas as part of the service offer available to all RAF personnel. Supporting more than 4,500 trainees annually, RRCC operates in a fast-paced environment, maintaining consistently high standards of training delivery. To facilitate this output, the Centre manages a substantial inventory of specialist outdoor equipment and clothing, overseen by a dedicated team of civilian and military staff.
The Technical Storekeeper plays a key role in supporting the Stores Supervisor and MT Manager with the day-to-day operation of a busy Adventurous Training store. The post-holder is responsible for the issue, receipt, control, and management of equipment and kit essential to the delivery of training activities.
This is a customer-facing position requiring the safe, efficient, and effective management of equipment, including maintaining accurate records and ensuring assets are fit for purpose. You will undertake technical maintenance on a variety of specialist equipment, including mountain bikes and canoes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and standard operating procedures. Through these responsibilities, you will help deliver a reliable, professional, and high-quality service in support of the Centre’s training objectives.
Job Description
The post holder will carry out day-to-day duties, as directed by line management, to support the efficient and effective operation of the Adventurous Training store and ensure the provision of a high-quality service to staff and students.
General Store Duties
Equipment Storage
- Manage the safe and appropriate storage of clothing, equipment, and specialist assets in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.
- Maintain storage facilities to a professional standard, ensuring a safe, organised, and efficient working environment.
Equipment Compliance
- Support the administration and maintenance of PPE records and technical equipment logs for mountain biking, water sports, caving, climbing, and high ropes activities.
- Ensure all records are accurate, current, and compliant with relevant policy and procedures.
Student Equipment
- Issue and receive clothing and equipment for students attending RRCC courses.
- Provide guidance on the correct use and care of equipment and ensure all transactions are appropriately documented in student loan records.
Staff Equipment
- Issue and receive clothing and equipment for staff members as required.
- Maintain accurate equipment loan records and ensure accountability for all issued assets.
Equipment Logs
- Maintain daily equipment usage, inspection, and maintenance records, promptly reporting defects, damage, losses, or other concerns to line management.
Inventory Stock
- Monitor stock levels and notify line management of replenishment requirements in a timely manner to ensure continuity of service and equipment availability.
Equipment Disposal & Asset Management
- Ensure unserviceable or obsolete equipment is recorded in accordance with relevant procedures.
- Ensure all losses, write-offs, and disposals are correctly documented and supported by a clear audit trail.
Inventory Assurance
- Assist inventory holders in undertaking routine stocktaking activities, audits, and inventory checks to ensure accountability and accuracy of records.
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Mountain Bike Maintenance
- Under the direction of line management, maintain and manage a fleet of approximately 90 mountain bikes.
- Ensure all bikes are inspected, serviced, and repaired to an appropriate standard, maintaining them in a safe and operational condition.
- Provide advice and support to the Senior Flight Sergeant regarding the procurement of specialist mountain bikes, components, and associated equipment.
Canoe Maintenance
- Under the direction of line management, maintain and manage a fleet of approximately 30 canoes.
- Carry out inspections, repairs, and routine maintenance in a timely and professional manner, ensuring equipment remains safe, serviceable, and fit for purpose.
- Advise the Senior Storekeeper when replacement equipment or components are required.
Additional Duties
- Driving duties in support of Centre activities.
- Conducting security and site safety checks as required.
- Completing administrative tasks associated with stores operations.
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties necessary to support the effective delivery of Adventurous Training stores services and Centre operations.
Training & Development
We are committed to providing you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in your role. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided, along with role-specific technical training during the induction period. Training may be delivered both remotely and at external locations, and travel may occasionally be required.
Flexible Working
Flexible working arrangements are available for this position, subject to line manager approval and operational requirements. Employees are contracted to work 37 hours per week, which may be worked flexibly within the Centre's operating hours of 07:00 to 19:00.
The normal working pattern is Monday to Friday; however, there may be occasions when attendance is required outside these hours, including weekends, to support operational requirements. For example, Sunday working may occasionally be required to facilitate the issue of equipment to RAF personnel attending training activities.
Person Specification
What We’re Looking For
There’s no single background that makes someone right for the RRCC Stores. Our staff come from a variety of careers. What matters is how you work, not where you’ve worked.
We’re Looking For People Who Can:
- Remain calm, polite and respectful in busy situations
- Pay attention to detail and report anything unusual
- Follow procedures consistently
- Learn quickly and adapt to changing circumstances
- Communicate clearly with people from all backgrounds
- Be reliable, punctual and professional
- Support colleagues and work well as part of a team
Essential Requirements:
- UK Driving Licence
- Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be physically able to carry out manual tasks in a fast-paced environment
Desirable:
- Previous experience of working in a store’s environment.
Licences
- UK Driving Licence
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making Effective Decisions
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
Salary and Benefits
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).
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Benefits Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Training and development
- 25 days paid annual leave rising to 30 days on completion of 5 years’ service
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- A highly competitive Civil Service Pension scheme
- On-site gym access for staff members
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 should review attached Air Command Application Guide prior to starting application.
Experience:
At sift, you will be assessed against the following:
- CV: to include job history, full qualification details and previous skills and experience
- Personal Statement: provide a personal statement
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