DE&S Warehouse Operative

We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes – and strive for what’s next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.

Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.

Are you looking for a challenging and interesting opportunity? If so, Defence Munitions (DM) Beith has the perfect position for you to join the team as a Warehouse Operative.

Defence Munitions receives stores, maintains & issues a wide range of munitions that is used by the UK armed forces to train, protect, and serve anywhere in the world. We work as an important part of the wider Ministry of Defence (MOD) establishment that supports, procures, and supplies our troops, providing them with a range of munitions components, spares and consumables required to maintain and process various complex weapons systems.

As a Warehouse Operative, you will work on a variety of tasks related to Defence Munitions, such as receipting, storage issuing and managing our inventory. You will also have opportunities to work on IT Support and other associated administrative tasks, all to ensure our armed forced are correctly supported and supplied in a timely and effective fashion.

The role is full time, 37 hours a week, Mondays to Thursdays 07:45 – 16:30 and Fridays 07:45 – 12:45. You will need to hold a Full UK driving licence as you’ll be expected to drive to different warehouses located on the depot site, and applicants must be over 18 years old to apply due to Explosive Handling Regulations. Successful candidates will also be expected to pass a Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) medical including skin and respiratory as it is a requirement before operating any equipment.

Responsibilities

• Handling munitions and explosives in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensuring compliance with current Safe Handling Instructions.
• Carrying out before, during and after pre-use checks on Mechanical Handling Equipment.
• Maintaining a high standard of security, cleanliness and housekeeping within the explosive’s storage and processing facilities.
• Assisting with all logistics and storage activities to ensure that customers’ requirements are met on time and in full.
• Checking all routine and/or priority receipts and issues are thoroughly checked paperwork or computer records are correctly completed.
• Monitoring explosives safety including maintaining explosives limits and environmental conditions within the explosives processing facilities.
• Ensuring all palletised loads are prepared and documented in accordance with the relevant Unit Load Specification

All applicants must be prepared to travel for Business needs.

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Organisational skills with the ability to work in a pressurised, customer-focused environment to tight timescales, while remaining positive and focused on delivery
• IT proficient, including the use of Microsoft application tools
• Holder of a full UK driving licence (with a maximum of 6 penalty points)

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following desirable criteria:

• Previous experience of operating manual handling equipment, using hand tools/wood working equipment (full training will be provided)

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Distribution and Warehousing – Awareness
• Customer Service – Awareness
• Managing a quality service – CSBC2
• Working together – CSBC2

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

More information can be found below:

• DE&S Little Book of Big Benefits: https://bit.ly/3FEb54v
• Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1

Job contact :

• Name : Jade Kirby – DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Email : jade.kirby117@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : jade.kirby117@mod.gov.uk