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This is an outstanding opportunity offered at Base Support Squadron, Royal Marines Base Chivenor which is both a varied and rewarding position. Do you have the drive and desire to assist and support the delivery of Real-Life Support to the UK Commando Forces (UKCF)? Are you a proactive, hard-working individual who enjoys working in a Warehousing environment? This role will offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress within this organisation. We are looking to recruit someone who is enthusiastic to work alongside military colleagues in a job that matters; a job which will have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities that they strive to deliver.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The successful candidate will be versatile with a flexible approach to accommodate the constantly evolving needs of service delivery and provide general storekeeping support to the wider establishment. This will consist of receiving, issuing and accounting of Naval Stores on a computer based management application in accordance with current policy and procedures. Working alongside a small team within a Warehouse Environment, you will also carry out general storekeeping duties
The Primary function of this position is to manage Articles in Use on computer database applications. This role is crucial; ensuring equipment is accounted for and available to effectively support operations.
Responsibilities :
- Responsible for the control and accounting of stores assets on the computer database, complying with the Defence Logistics Framework (DLF) Policy.
- Manage the receipt, storage, issue and onward dispatch/disposal of all military stores.
- Ensure all newly delivered equipment is processed and accounted for in accordance with policy and guidelines.
- Load and unload stores equipment from delivery vehicles, using mechanical aids.
- Carry out miscellaneous tasks as directed by the Line Manager
You will receive essential training on the Stores Database.
Person specification
Qualifications
Desirable:
- NVQ L3 in Logistical Operations Management or equivalent.
- Full UK Manual Driving License no more than 6 penalty points (Cat C and Forklift).
Experience
Essential:
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Applications, to include Word, Teams, Excel and Skype.
Desirable:
- Trained on Stores Asset Database.
- Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
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We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
£5,413 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive work environment policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.
Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Benefits for Navy Command civil servants include:
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service.
- A very competitive pension scheme.
- Personal & professional development.
- Alternative working patterns for many roles.
- Access to a confidential, professional support service.
- Discount schemes.
- Bicycle / season ticket loans.
- Enhanced parental, and adoption leave.
- Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year.
In Navy Command, 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 an apprenticeship as part of your role. Roles can offer great satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil service.
Site Specific Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- Use of Leisure facilities i.e. fully equipped Gym.
- Onsite Shop and Café.
- Use of mess Pay as You Dine facilities.
- CLR hold various inclusive events open to all civilian staff i.e Families Day
Allowances
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.
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Selection process details
This vacancy assesses suitability through Success Profiles, the recruitment framework used within the Civil Service. Each element will be scored accordingly.
Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability up to 500 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role and a CV with Qualifications.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everyone irrespective of gender and ethnic group. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Your application must be completed by 23:55 on the closing date of the vacancy. Late submissions cannot be accepted.
At Interview candidates will be required to provide verbal examples of the following Success Profile behaviours relevant to grade these can be work related or non-work related.
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
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Russell Walters
- Email : russell.walters112@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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