Senior Storekeeper

Ministry Of Defence; Hereford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a QM Storekeeper to provide civilian support in the Quartermaster department. Responsibilities include maintaining electronic inventory records, stock management, and manual handling of equipment. Candidates must have good communication skills, basic computer literacy, and a clean UK driving license. This position offers a salary of £23,583 plus benefits such as a Civil Service pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Learning and development tailored to your role

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Civil Service pension

25 days leave + bank/public holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry boxes of clothing and equipment.
• Clean UK driving license Cat B required.
• Relevant experience in stores management and accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a specialist electronic account using MJDI.
• Conduct stock levels and stock rotation.
• Demonstrate physical ability in manual handling.
• Occasional work outside core hours as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Heavy manual work capability

Teamwork

Education

GCSE or equivalent literacy and numeracy

Job description

Overview

To provide civilian support to ensure the smooth running of issues and receipts within the Quartermaster (QM) department and to carry out all processing required to maintain accurate accounting records of all items held on account.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Transformation programme context

Strategic Command is undergoing a transformation programme to improve how it conducts business and delivers for Defence and the nation. Posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and, in time, the wider organisation, are subject to review and potential changes as part of continuous improvement. The Command is committed to the MOD framework on managing and supporting people through change and to early and open consultation with personnel and Trade Unions.

Key responsibilities

1. The QM Storekeeper will maintain a specialist electronic account using the Management of the Joint Defence Inventory system (MJDI), including knowledge of demand, receipt and issue procedures on MJDI stores accounting and maintaining individuals\' holdings on MJDI.
2. Familiarity with disposal and back loading of stores, running stock levels and stock rotation. Accommodating managerial stock checks and maintaining documentation for stores accounting and auditing.
3. Demonstrate physical ability to lift and carry boxes of clothing and equipment, load/offload vehicles, and place/retrieve items from shelving that may be above head height. Manual handling limits apply (25 kg for men, 16 kg for women).
4. Occasional work outside core hours with flexibility required (evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays or time off in lieu).
5. Training will be provided in post on the Army inventory management information system – MJDI.
6. Other tasks commensurate with the role as directed by line management.

Behaviours

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together

Requirements

• Good communication skills
• Basic computer literacy/experience to undertake electronic accounting
• Literate and numerate to GCSE/equivalent level
• Capable of coping with heavy manual work in all weather conditions, within safe manual handling limits
• Hold a clean UK driving licence Cat B to assist collection, delivery and transportation needs
• Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a team and enable others to give of their best
• Relevant experience and understanding of stores management and accounting procedures

Licences

Valid UK Cat B driving licence

Notes on sponsorship

As of 1 January 2021, the MOD offers sponsorship for skilled worker visas under the points-based system only where a role is business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applicants who require sponsorship.

Benefits and employment terms

Salary: £23,583 per year plus £6,831 contributed by the MOD to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Benefits include:

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive culture
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
• 25 days leave + bank/public holidays, rising to 30 days over 5 years
• On-site cafeteria and gymnasium

Notes

• The post does not offer relocation expenses.
• External recruits to the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
• Travel to interviews expenses are not reimbursed.
• Pay related allowances may be reviewed; changes could impact the post.
• Moving to MOD from another employer may affect childcare vouchers; other government schemes may be available (e.g., Tax-Free Childcare).

Security and other requirements

• Criminal record check required
• Security checks are required prior to appointment
• Baseline personnel security standard checks apply for those working with government assets
• Medical examination may be required
• Open to UK nationals only

Additional information

The Civil Service Code applies; we recruit on merit through fair and open competition. The Civil Service embraces diversity and offers equality of opportunity. We operate a Disability Confident Scheme and other programs to support civil servants.