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Job summary
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week
Job description
The position is within the Shipping & Receiving Team, as part of the Material Management Division of the Logistics Operation Office and is under the direct supervision of the Shipping & Receiving Manager.
Responsibilities include:
- receiving, stock storage & issue, distribution, packing & crating and forklift support.
- construct and/or modify bespoke wooden packing crates to contain parts in readiness for shipping offsite.
- ensure the contents are correctly prepared for shipment.
- being cross trained and utilised for any of the general warehouse activities as the need arises.
- with appropriate training, operate powered material handling equipment. Personnel will not be issued a licence to operate a vehicle of a larger category than authorised by their British Licence.
A full position description is attached.
Person specification
A minimum of 4 years Joinery/Carpentry experience alongside relevant skills & qualifications to use associated tools, such as large circular table saws, band saws, pillar drills and a variety of handheld tools would be desirable.
Successful candidates will be required to acquire a SC clearance but will be expected to obtain and maintain an enhanced DV clearance once in post to enable them to fully carry out all duties that may be assigned.
Candidates must be in good physical condition and be capable to lift/handle containers weighing up to 35kgs. They will be expected to climb steps within houses and to reach high storage locations within the warehouses.
A full valid UK driving licence is vital in order to operate vehicles and equipment utilised within the Warehouses.
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£5,826 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
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We are passionate about delivering phenomenal things for our customers, but we also know you will have a life outside work; we respect your priorities, and our industry leading flexible working practices will give you real freedom to balance work and life.
We employ hardworking people who challenge and guide each other. At the Ministry of Defence you will be within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience.
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service. In addition to 8 public holidays per year a further days’ leave for HM The King’s Birthday.
- Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Access to onsite gym may be possible
- Free car parking
- Limited transport from Harrogate town centre to base may be available
First Appointment Expenses may be payable, subject to eligibility.
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
Candidates can apply online via the Civil Service Jobs website by completing the application form before the deadline shown.
Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills.
Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 500 words.
Successful candidates will be invited to a behaviours based interview.
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : Dave Light
- Email : david.light.4.gb@us.af.mil
- Telephone : 01423 777355
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk
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