Army – Technical Logistics Specialist

Location: Bovington. We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation.

The Combat Manoeuvre Centre (CMC) is looking for a motivated and driven individual to join the Quartermaster Technical Department in Bovington! This is an exciting opportunity for you to become a member of the team supporting the Armoured Fighting Vehicles Schools Regiment. The Regiment trains soldiers in driving, maintaining and operating armoured vehicles and equipment. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

In this role, your main responsibilities are to provide organic logistical support to the CMC. You will be responsible for the miscellaneous technical equipment held on account, maintaining stock levels, receiving and issuing demands, processing all receipts/issues of stock onto MOD systems, including the completion of all paperwork required.

We are looking for someone that has excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be supporting personnel of all ranks, military and civilian. You will also have the ability to react quickly and positively to change. Strong customer service skills are required along with basic digital literacy, although full training will be provided on using the tailored computer systems for stock control and inventory.

An outstanding teammate, the successful candidate will be able to work closely with their military colleagues, civil servants and contractors alike.

Mobility and physical fitness are essential to move technical kit and equipment, this will include operating a forklift to transport materials between stores. Forklift operator training will be provided to comply with safe working practices.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace

Alongside your salary of £22,758, Ministry of Defence contributes
£6,144 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 working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.

 The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

 Benefits for Army civil servants include: 

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
•     Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Free parking
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• Learning and development tailored to your role

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. 

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 www.childcarechoices.gov.uk   
     
Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

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 by 31st December 2022. 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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Job contact :

• Name : Tony Price
• Email : Anthony.Price909@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 03001648107

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk