Army - Storekeeper

Ministry of Defence; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Storekeeper in Winchester, UK. The role involves managing store operations, issuing and receipting equipment, and adhering to health and safety policies. The ideal candidate must have physical strength for lifting and carrying heavy items. This position offers a chance to contribute to the operational efficiency of the store.

Qualifications

• Strong physical ability to lift and carry weights as specified.
• Experience in inventory management or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the store.
• Issue and receipt equipment to personnel.
• Maintain documentation for store accounting.

Job description

Overview

As a Storekeeper your main responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the management of day to day running of the store
• Issuing and receipting equipment to personnel
• Ensure that the items are stacked safely and correctly
• Maintaining documentation for store accounting and auditing
• Adhere to MOD Health & Safety policy
• Assists in the delivery of stores
• Operate a pedestrian operated palletizer/forklift
• Assist in maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of the department
• Operate efficiently, the Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) managed accounts, including Demands, Issues and Receipt of materiel accurately and efficiently, in accordance with in-Service

Physical requirements

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

Application

Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.