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Do you have excellent interpersonal skills; Are you flexible and well organised? We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has a passion for customer service and an eye for detail. If this is you, we have an exciting opportunity for an Equipment Entitlement Account Storekeeper role to join the Quartermasters Department (QM's)! We are offering this position at 37 hours per week, requests to work flexibly will be considered, considering the business needs.

The British Army protects the United Kingdom’s interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper. The Civil Service provides crucial support to the Army in the delivery of its outputs. We are a diverse workforce that is involved in supporting the Army across a variety of functions and professions. This role sits within the QM's Dept at the Army Training Centre Pirbright, a large and busy Phase 1 Training Establishment. The Equipment Entitlement Account Storekeeper role is placed within an organisation and team which plays a pivotal role in making the Army an excellent place to work.

The successful candidate will be versatile with a flexible approach to accommodate the constantly evolving needs of service delivery and providing general accounting skills to the team and wider establishment. This will consist of conducting daily maintenance of the stores accounts, specifically, but not limited to the expense account, in accordance with current policy and procedures. Utilising in service stores accounting software, Defence Logistics Framework and other associated publications.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

• Responsible for the conduct and daily management of the store and associated accounting procedures for the following accounts:
• Equipment Entitlement Account
• Expense Account
• Unit Account Administrator duties
• Responsible for processing demands, receipt of stores, accounting procedures and documentation associated with the above accounts.
• Responsible for the dispatching/issuing and receipt of freight.
• Prepare the accounts for all internal and external audits / inspections.
• Assist the team, when required, in other stores areas.
• Assist when required in all aspects of accounting, issuing, and receiving of stock using in service electronic stores accounting tools.
• Carry out all tasks as directed by the QM (T) through the appropriate Line Manager, applicable to grade.
• Maintain current Health and Safety Regulation in the workplace and environment for both work colleagues and visitors alike.
• Ensure correct stowage and appropriate level of security of all held stock.
• Ensure best equipment husbandry standards within the stores area of the Quartermaster department.

This is a physically demanding role and although training and equipment will be provided there will be an element of heavy lifting required, as part of day-to-day duties.

• The successful candidate must have previous experience with MJDI
• It would be beneficial to have previous stores experience and experience with Material Logistics.
• The candidate must be able to work without supervision and have a flexible working attitude

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

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension
• Free on site parking
• Free use of the gym facilities, including the swimming pool (own liability insurance must be held)
• On site shop, coffee house and cafe
• Opportunities to complete a workplace apprenticeship
• This role is open to the veterans scheme

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 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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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.

Job contact :

Name :
Maj John Byrne
Email :
[email protected]
Telephone :
01483 798363

Recruitment team

Email :
[email protected]