Storekeeper

Job ID:

5663356

Location:

Hereford, England

Published:

Today

Salary 20049 GBP

Company

Ministry of Defence

Website

www.mod.gov.me

Headquarters

Podgorica, Montenegro

CEO

Revenue

Unknown / Non-Applicable

Type

Government

Sector

Founded

Job Description

Details

Reference number

283318

Salary

£20,049

Job grade

Industrial

Skill Zone 2

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD - Strategic Command

Type of role

Logistics

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

Contents

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About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

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Location

Hereford

About the job

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic team player to apply for the Storekeeper post based in a Logistics and Engineering Squadron.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The Primary function of this position will be the responsibility of managing a dynamic AinU and reporting to the Accounts SNCO for all returns and specified checks. This role is crucial; ensuring equipment is accounted for and serviceable to effectively support operations.

Responsible for unit level control and coordination of the stores assets on MJDI, complying to Defence Logistics Framework (DLF) Policy.

Build and maintain a thorough knowledge of all equipment held, act as a focal point for guidance and advice regarding the storage, packing, handling and accounting for stores equipment.

Account for equipment on specified accounts, including items signed out for training, loans and repairs.

Ensure all newly delivered equipment is processed appropriately and according to QM guidelines.

Load and unload stores equipment from vehicles.

Occasionally work outside of his/ her normal daily routine in support of exercise deployments and returns.

Carry out miscellaneous tasks as directed by their line manager.

Assist in the maintaining of a safe working environment and be conversant with standing orders along with other specified guidelines.

Person specification

Person Specification

Essential:

Computer literate (Word/ Excel).
Sound numeracy and literacy skills.
Good communication skills.

Desirable:

Basic understanding of stores and management procedures including accounting.

Licences

Valid Cat B UK Driving licence.

Behaviours

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

Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Managing a Quality Service

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

Leadership
Working Together
Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

Learning and development tailored to your role.
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
A Civil Service pension.
Onsite parking, cafeteria, gymnasium and swimming pool

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

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.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

All applications will go through an initial sift and those making it through the sift will be invited to attend an interview.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability word limit of 500 words

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to 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. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

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/

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

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.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name :

Civilian Workforce Adviser

Email :

recruiting-group-mailbox-hfd@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team :