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Do you want to work within a dynamic and rewarding operationally focused environment, that offers a wide range of additional opportunities and benefits such as a more regular working pattern and a better work-life balance?

If so, then a role working at the Defence School of Transport might be just what you are looking for!

The Storekeeper position is an essential role within the Defence School of Transport within the Quarter Masters Department, responsible for the management and control of direct support to the business requirements, ensuring the smooth operation and running of the clothing, accommodation, disposals and tools stores.

You will ensure that stock levels are maintained and distributed to trainees and permanent staff as required. You will also log equipment levels on the relevant computer systems.

We are looking for someone who has strong customer service skills along with basic digital literacy. They will demonstrate the ability to react quickly and positively to change and will understand the importance of following manual handling regulations.

A great teammate, the successful candidate will be able to work closely with their civilian and military colleagues, as well as managing their own time effectively.

The principal area is linked to stores control, equipment issues and receipts in their area from both internal and external agencies for condition and accuracy.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of the day to day running of the store
• Issuing and receipting equipment to personnel, stores and specialist communication equipment
• Keeping the stores areas clean and tidy and ensuring training equipment is always clean and serviceable and ready for use
• Maintaining documentation for stores accounting and auditing
• The delivery and maintenance of goods and services to meet the demand of the site
• Maintenance of stock levels to meet demand
• Action Receipts and Issues, returns and disposals, and ensure they are logged on the appropriate systems
• Carry out security checks and securing all stores at cessation of work

The role requires a good level of IT skills as there is a requirement to use Management Information Systems and MS Office applications.

Full training will be provided on using our MOD systems for stock control and inventory.

There is a requirement that to hold a Cat B driving licence due to the size and scope of DST and the requirement to transport stores and equipment around the site or training area using a vehicle.

A Storekeeper role requires a degree of physical ability as you will be expected to lift and carry furniture, boxes of rations 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).

This post may attract the opportunity for overtime as the maybe a demand on the store which is outside normal working hours.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Managing a Quality Service

As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

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
• 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
• Free parking
• Use of Gymnasium in barracks for members of the Civil Service Sports Council Sports and Leisure Club (monthly subscription (with appropriate insurance)
• Access to a variety of coffee shops and food outlets

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.

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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.

Please note, expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

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 by 31st December 2022. 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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Job contact :

Name :
Jayne Hounsell
Email :
jayne.hounsell182@mod.gov.uk
Telephone :
+443001594125

Recruitment team

Email :
DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk