A full medical check is required before taking up the post, and the job offer will be contingent on its outcome.

This role is 100% site based at DM Kineton on a full time, 37 hours a week basis. The usual hours are 8:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 8:00 – 15:30 on Friday.

What you’ll be doing

• Competent to National Occupational Standard (NOS) Ordnance Munitions Explosives (OME) Operator in the through life management of explosive and non-explosive inventory warehousing activities including road, rail and waterfront support.
• Carry out all manual/mechanical operations in a safe and recognised manner to comply with local and departmental policy and procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of security, cleanliness and housekeeping within the explosives storage and processing facilities to prevent theft, accidents or damage to munitions and explosives.
• Move and handle munitions and explosives in a safe and efficient manner to comply with Safe Systems Of Work (SSOW) including Quality procedures, risk assessments, manual handling and COSHH, and the Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) Supervisor. Ensure compliance with current Safe Handling Instructions (SHIMs) and Safe Handling Equipment Procedures (SHEPs).
• Conduct and record on check sheets that MHE pre and post use checks have been made to ensure only the correct, authorised and serviceable equipment is used and safe to operate in support of WOME activities.
• Adopt a multi-skilled philosophy and approach in supporting wider depot operations and activities in accordance with local and departmental policy and procedures. Typically this may include activities such as General Munitions processing and Logistics/warehousing duties including the operation of MHE, supporting the assembly/disassembly of unit load specifications (ULS), environmental monitoring, performing the duties of a Dangerous Goods Consignor and/or Dangerous Goods Authorised Representative.

Person specification

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

• Have a basic knowledge of Warehousing and Storage (Lead Criterion)
• Experience of Mechanical Handling Equipment
• An understanding of Risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Proven understanding of manual handling principles

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

• Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions
• Core Behaviour 2: Communicating and Influencing
• Technical Competence 1: Distribution and Warehousing Awareness
• Technical Competence 2: Customer Service Awareness

Offered benefits

• 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.

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. 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.

2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

3. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you will be assessed against the following:

• CV Review
• Core Behaviour 1
• Core Behaviour 2
• Technical Competencies

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 2
• 3rd: Technical Competencies
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise