Army - Storekeeper

UK Ministry of Defence; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking a motivated Storekeeper to join the Technical Quartermaster’s department. The role involves securing tools and equipment, processing expense demands, and assisting with stock checks, requiring good attention to detail and a team-oriented approach.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Highly competitive pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Free gym access

Qualifications

• Must handle items up to 25kg.
• Ability to work alongside military personnel.

Responsibilities

• Secure tools and equipment in the store.
• Provide technical information and advice.
• Process demands for expenses and stock checks.

Skills

Team player

Interest in military logistics

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Enthusiasm to learn

Job description

Larkhill, SP4 8QT

Job Summary

The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs over 12,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.

The RSA is the Royal Artillery Centre of Excellence and plays a key role in the development of Royal Artillery procedures and the continued training to deliver trained and motivated service personnel capable of operating the latest artillery systems.

14th Regiment is the Artillery’s Training Regiment, preparing and developing the Soldiers and Officers of the future. The Regiment also the enabling component of the wider School of Artillery.

14 Regiment RA Workshop REME is looking for a motivated and driven individual to join the Technical Quartermaster’s department (TQMS) in the role of Storekeeper.

The role of Storekeeper is hands-on and customer facing, therefore there is an expectation to be on site for most of the working week.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

We are looking for a friendly, well-organised and adaptable person to work alongside other civilians and military personnel and be part of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep tools and equipment in the tool store secure and fit for use, reporting any loss or damage to the TQMS.
• Provide a focal point to the workshop for technical information and advice.
• Process all demands for Expense stores.
• Process all receipts & issues for Expense stores, tools and equipment demanded; including highlighting discrepancy details to the TQMS.
• Assist the TQMS and any inspecting officer in physical stock checks and any subsequent documentation.
• Assist the TQMS and workshop staff to prepare equipment for backloading or issue outside the unit.
• Maintain an acceptable quality of service and professionalism in the discharge of Skillzone 2 Storeman duties whilst being constantly aware of health and safety aspects within areas of personal control including the health and safety of subordinate staff in accordance with JSP 375.
• Remain flexible and be prepared to react to emerging work within skill set.
• In-house and external training related to the role will be provided.
  
  

Please note: A storekeeper role requires a degree of physical ability as you will be expected to handle items around the working area. In accordance with HSE guidance, the recommended maximum manual handling weight that applicants can expect to lift is 25kg (for men) or 16kg (for women).

Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a friendly, well-organised and adaptable person to work alongside other civilians and military personnel and be part of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep tools and equipment in the tool store secure and fit for use, reporting any loss or damage to the TQMS.
• Provide a focal point to the workshop for technical information and advice.
• Process all demands for Expense stores.
• Process all receipts & issues for Expense stores, tools and equipment demanded; including highlighting discrepancy details to the TQMS.
• Assist the TQMS and any inspecting officer in physical stock checks and any subsequent documentation.
• Assist the TQMS and workshop staff to prepare equipment for backloading or issue outside the unit.
• Maintain an acceptable quality of service and professionalism in the discharge of Skillzone 2 Storeman duties whilst being constantly aware of health and safety aspects within areas of personal control including the health and safety of subordinate staff in accordance with JSP 375.
• Remain flexible and be prepared to react to emerging work within skill set.
• In-house and external training related to the role will be provided.
  
  

Please note: A storekeeper role requires a degree of physical ability as you will be expected to handle items around the working area. In accordance with HSE guidance, the recommended maximum manual handling weight that applicants can expect to lift is 25kg (for men) or 16kg (for women).

Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Person specification

Essential Skills Required:

• Must be a Team player.
• An interest in military logistics.
• A knowledge of, or an interest in learning logistics IT.
• Self-motivated.
• Good attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm to learn.
• Dedicated.
  
  

Behaviours

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together
  
  

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

• Delivering at Pace
  
  

Alongside your salary of £23,583, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,831 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

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

Other 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
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• 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
• Learning and Development
• Free onsite parking and on a regular Devizes / Salisbury bus route
• Onsite shop and a Costa Coffee shop
• Free use of gym for members of the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club
• The Royal School of Artillery fully supports the Civil Service recognition and reward scheme
  
  

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.

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.

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 Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Selection process details

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

When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.

Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (250 words)

At application stage you will be assessed against the following:

• CV
• Personal Statement - up to 250 words demonstrating the skills and experience listed in the person specification part of this advert, including any key responsibilities, achievements and relevant transferable skills.
• Behaviour - Delivering at Pace
  
  

Applications will be sifted using the CV, Behaviours, and Personal Statement that have been chosen for this campaign, but in the event of there being a high number of applications, a sift will be conducted on the lead behaviour 'Delivering at Pace'

At interview stage you will be assessed against the following:

• Personal Statement - Scenario based question will be asked in relation to the experience/transferable skills provided in your personal statement.
• Behaviours - Delivering at Pace and Working Together.
  
  

Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be held in person. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.

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.

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: [e-mail] .

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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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.

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

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

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

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

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

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact :

• Name : Jacqueline Harvard
• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [e-mail].