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An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the team supporting the Royal Marines Mountain Leaders (ML). The ML Storekeeper plays a key role, working alongside military colleagues, at the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre, conducting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) inspections for ML climbing equipment: as well as undertaking general warehousing tasks. You will also join the Civil Service, providing you with the opportunity to broaden your skills, knowledge and experience.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
- Conduct PPE inspection on all climbing equipment in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Receipt and dispatch of stock on the MoD stores accounting system.
- Assisting with stocktakes.
- Prepare stores and equipment for issue in support of Mountain Leader training.
- Provide logistic support including delivery and forklift driving duties to other areas of specialist training, commensurate with the grade as required.
Person specification
Who are we looking for.
We seek workplace integrity with the successful candidate being required to work independently on a frequent basis. We are looking for an individual who can manage their own workload, prioritising and reassessing tasks as received is a key skill. Accuracy and a methodical approach are critical to the role. You will be required to attend and pass the PPE Inspectors Course. You will have good IT skills and must be prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Mountain Leader training schedule. The job will involve the lifting and physical movement of stores and equipment. Full UK Driving Licence Category B is essential.
Previous experience in a warehousing role, a forklift license and an understanding of climbing equipment would be helpful.
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Benefits
£5,834 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- 25 days paid annual leave rising one day a year to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service.
- 8 public holidays per year plus a privilege day for HM The King’s Birthday.
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave.
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Learning and Development is tailored to your role.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- Free on-site parking
- Free use of gym and swimming pool.
- On-site cafeteria, coffee shop and convenience store
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.
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Please complete a personal statement of no more than 250 words detailing how you meet the criteria for this role.
Candidates will be assessed on the following Success Profiles behaviours at both Application and Interview:
- Working Together
- Delivering Self and Others
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
At the interview, you will be assessed on the above behaviours and relevant experience.
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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Job contact :
- Name : tracy.arnott286@mod.gov.uk
- Email : tracy.arnott286@mod.gov.uk
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- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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