Army - 152 (North Irish) Regiment RLC Ammunition & Fuel/Lubricants Storekeeper Holywood, Northern Ireland
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152 (North Irish) Regiment RLC is an Army Reserve Regiment with its Headquarters located in Palace Barracks, Holywood. The Regiment is the British Army’s only dedicated Bulk Fuel Transport and Storage Regiment in the British Army operating a fleet of Close Support Tankers and Unit Supply Tankers.
The unit consists of four sub units as follows: 211 Tanker Sqn based in Derry/Londonderry, 220 Tanker Sqn based in Holywood, 227 (HQ) Sqn based in Holywood and 400 Fuel Sqn based in Holywood. The unit has the capability to store and distribute bulk fuel anywhere in the world in order to support operational success.
The Quartermasters department Ammunition and Fuel/Lubricants storekeeper assists in the running of the unit ammunition, fuel and accommodation accounts, they will also be responsible for the correct storage and the issuing/receiving ammunition for the unit. This is a new role that will be a challenging and rewarding position with a variety of duties aligned to it. Ideal for a proactive, industrial and conscientious employee who has experience in handling and managing ammunition as well as general storekeeper duties.
The unit is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The 152 (North Irish) Regiment RLC Ammunition & Fuel /Lubricants storekeeper assists in running the units ammunition store making sure all ammunition is secure, accounted for, and maintained in accordance with current regulations. They will be responsible for issuing and receipting all ammunition on account in order to allow all training activity involving ammunition within the units Forecast of Events to take place. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of all fuel/lubricant stores and associated accounts assigned to them ensuring they are stored, accounted for and maintained within the current regulations.
The post holder will be working at times as an individual; however, also in a small experienced team supporting the day to day functioning of the Quartermaster’s dept. They will be expected to keep all accounts up to date, issue and receipt all items on account, and keep Management Information Systems updated as well as collect and deliver stores from the Quartermasters dept. in Palace Barracks, Holywood.
The post holder will be working at times as an individual; however, also in a small experienced team supporting the day to day functioning of the Quartermaster’s dept. They will be expected to keep all accounts up to date, issue, and receipt all items on account, and keep Management Information Systems updated as well as collect and deliver stores from the Quartermasters dept. in Palace Barracks, Holywood, NI.
Person specification
Main Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the maintenance of stores relevant to the accounts assigned to him/her, ensuring that they are stored and maintained in accordance with current regulations.
- Responsible for updating the QM on losses, damages or repairs to stocks held within accounts assigned to him/her.
- Assist QM/RQMS/SQMS with any additional G4, SHEF, EC tasks including stores collection and delivery from main QMs Dept in Holywood.
- Responsible for carrying out stock checks as directed by the QM/RQMS/SQMS, in conjunction with the delegated checking officer.
- Maintain clean and tidy storage areas, complying fully with all applicable Health and Safety regulations including COSHH.
- Assist co-workers with the unpacking, packing and placing of stores as and when required.
- Responsible to the QM and RQMS and assisting them as directed.
Experience, Skills, and Qualifications required for the role:
- A basic understanding on all SHEF regulations including the storage and management of COSHH items.
- Able to communicate effectively and have good knowledge on Microsoft outlook, word, and excel.
- Must have a full UK/Irish driving licence.
Desirable:
- Dangerous Goods Notice consignor qualification.
- Experience managing stores and have a recognised storekeeper qualification is preferred; however, all training requirements for storekeeper role can be carried out in post.
- Experience in managing fuel accounts and having a recognised fuel manager qualification is desired; however, all training requirements can be carried out in post.
- Should have experience managing ammunition and have a recognised ammunition storekeeper qualification, such as, all Arms Ammunition Storekeeper or equivalent. However, all training requirements can be carried out in post.
- A basic knowledge of the Management Joint Deployment Inventory MIS system. MJDI training can be carried out in post.
Completing documentation in accordance with various Management Information Systems. Additional training can be carried out in post.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Leadership
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- KSE-B on ammunition and the responsibilities associated for the correct storage and the issuing/receiving of ammunition for the unit as well as the maintenance of stores relevant to the accounts assigned to him/her, ensuring that they are stored and maint
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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.
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Selection process details
Applications will be sifted on all Behaviours, Experience, Strengths, and Technical elements but in the event of a significant number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead 1 element (Behaviours) and then the lead 2 element (Experience). In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview.
Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and recent practical experience for each of the following selection criteria in your application:
- List essential criteria to be used for the personal statement.
At application you will be assessed against the following:
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Behaviours:
Making effective Decisions
Leadership
Communicating & Influencing
Working Together
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace
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Experience:
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Preferred to have a Storekeeper qualification and some form of experience managing fuel and ammunition accounts with a recognised qualification although this is not mandatory – training can be carried out in role.
- Strengths: Team Player
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Technical:
A good working knowledge on the use of MIS systems.
Candidates who are successful at application sift will be invited for interview. Interview's will take place at a date/time TBC. A minimum of 7 full working days notice will be provided; however, this may be subject to change around business needs.
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.
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.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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