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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 Ammunition Storekeeper position 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 role is placed within an organisation and team which plays a pivotal role in making the Army an excellent place to work.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be versatile with a flexible approach to accommodate the constantly evolving needs of service delivery and providing general ammunition support to the wider establishment. This will consist of conducting daily issuing of ammunition, accounting of stock, recording of ammunition all in accordance with current policy and procedures.

The Ammunition Storekeeper is directly responsible to the QM(T) for the following matters concerning all aspects of ammunition within the Explosive Storage House (ESH) including security, storage and accounting for all ammunition.

You are also to ensure the following points are adhered to:

• Read and understand ATC(P) Standing Order’s and follow all guidance and direction.
• Adherence to the departmental rota and rotation of Civilian and Military employed personnel within the ESH and out stations with regards to general and weekly duties.
• Assist the Piquet Officer with managerial stores checks ensuring that 100% daily and weekly inspections are complete.
• Preparation of ammunition, empty containers, contaminated brass, ammunition articles and remnants for backloading.
• Conduct amnesty checks and procedures in accordance with army policy.
• Support the QM(T) with all internal / external audits.
• Ensure only competent and qualified personnel are issued ammunition according to the published authorities list displayed on Part One Orders.
• Ensure COSHH, DSE and SHEF risk assessments and procedures are read and understood and that you comply with all direction.
• Ensure you are kept up to date with your training and competencies and provide evidence to be recorded within the competency folder and share point.
• Carry out all other tasks as directed by the QM(T) or RQMS (Ammo).

The successful candidate must be able to work under their own initiative as well as in a team. They must successfully complete the Ammunition Storekeeper Course within 6 months of taking on the role.

The successful candidate must have previous experience in using MJDI

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

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

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

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions

• 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%
• Free use of the gym facilities including the swimming pool
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities to complete workplace apprenticeships

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances

Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

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.

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

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

Recruitment team

Email :
[email protected]