SDA Logistics Support

Ministry Of Defence; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental defense agency is hiring for a logistics position in Bristol to support import/export operations and manage equipment data. Strong teamwork and customer service skills required. This role offers a competitive salary of £27,500 annually, with additional benefits including a Civil Service pension and opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Civil Service pension scheme

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory demand and supply planning.
• Ability to update and maintain inventory systems.
• Support equipment movements and transportation arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Produce import/export lists for daily US to UK shipments.
• Support accounting activities for an agreed range of equipment.
• Manage loan activities for inventory equipment.

Skills

Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders

Strong team working skills

Experience in delivering customer service

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

Overview

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK's nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we'll achieve the extraordinary.

Role and Location

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. We are recruiting for two separate positions within our Integrated Logistics (iLogs) Group, located at the Barrow site and the Abbey Wood site, as part of the Trident System Project Team (TSPT). Candidates will need to indicate their preferred location.

TSPT is a multi-disciplined team operating in the CSSE (Chief Strategic Systems Executive) Directorate comprising logistics, engineering, operational, Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) and programme subject matter experts, located at multiple Defence Nuclear Enterprise sites, such as Devonport, Barrow, and MOD Abbey Wood.

Fulfilling our role in the Polaris Sales Agreement (PSA), their purpose is the delivery of all facets of the Strategic Weapon Systems (SWS) and Strategic Weapon Support Systems (SWSS) in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Defence (DOD).

Responsibilities

• You will produce import/export lists for daily US to UK shipments and provide to the customs compliance team to support declarations and compliant UK HMRC activities.
• Support equipment movements and arrange the necessary transportation collection and delivery arrangements with all relevant stakeholders.
• You will be responsible for updating and maintaining Item Data Records within the MOD Inventory systems for an agreed range of equipment by collating all data values to enable optimised Supply Chain activities through life.
• You will support accounting activities for an agreed range of equipment and produce stock data to enable demand and supply planning for an agreed range of equipment using centrally approved inventory analysis tools to enable material and financial accounting in accordance with agreed policies and processes.
• In addition, you will support loan management activities for an agreed range of equipment by liaising with the relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong team working skills and a collaborative approach.
• Experience in delivering customer service.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams).
• Technical competences:
  • Inventory Demand and Supply Planning - Supervised Practitioner
  • Supply Chain Storage and Distribution for Inventory - Supervised Practitioner

Security and Eligibility

• The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, and pre-employment checks will be carried out.
• Immigration: sponsorship under the points-based system is not offered for this role.
• Successful candidates must undergo security and baseline checks as required.

Application and Selection

• We welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions.
• Hybrid and flexible working can be considered but require regular workplace attendance due to security constraints.
• We encourage discussing adjustment needs with the job contact.
• Candidates will be assessed against experience, behaviours, and technical competencies as listed.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Salary: £27,500 plus Civil Service Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Learning and development tailored to your role; flexible working options; inclusive culture; Civil Service pension.
• This post does not offer relocation allowances.