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This is an outstanding opportunity offered within 11 Sqn, and is varied, rewarding and exciting! Do you have the passion to deliver and improve the logistics support within 11Sqn? We are looking for someone who is committed and dedicated to improving the lives and working experience of our Royal Marines and the MOD Civil Servants who support their operations. Are you a pro-active, hard-working individual? One who is motivated to play an engaging, interesting and critical part in our support to Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future.
Continuous Amphibious Readiness is one of the Royal Navy’s key outputs. 47 Commando Raiding Group Royal Marines (47Cdo (RG) RM) delivers support to the Commando Force’s amphibious capability. Within 47Cdo, 11 Squadron, based at RM Instow, enables this with the trials and development of amphibious equipment that is at the forefront of Future Commando Force, and delivering specialist amphibious training on a variety of vehicles and boats to project and sustain forces from the sea. The Storekeeper ensures that we can meet our objectives by providing the Logistical Support functions to the HQ, Accommodation cell, Training Dept & Amphibious Trials and Development Wing. This evolving, fast paced, customer facing position is vital to enable us to deliver current and future operations in an efficient manner.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The Storekeeper supports the Stores Dept with provision of essential logistic support functions underpinning the outputs of 11 Sqn. Main duties involve: -
To action the receipt and returns, safe custody and issue of serviceable stores including calibrated items, to 11Sqn Departments, visiting courses and external Agencies, maintaining stock levels and records in accordance with relevant directives
To place and progress orders for items of stores equipment for 11Sqn using the MJDI (Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory) system and from Contractors.
Interrogate Management Information Systems, to obtain information for customers and to assist in the ordering/ accounting and return process
Act as Direct Scheme Accountant- to facilitate the effective repair and supply of vehicle spares from MOD Contractors, liaising with the Direct Repair System (DRS) Cell
Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.
In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.
Person specification
As Storekeeper, you will develop and maintain effective working relationships with end users and with both MOD and external agencies responsible for allocating funding and delivering goods & services. Training is provided, but it would be advantageous if you have knowledge and experience of the Management of the Deployed Inventory (MJDI) and Contracts, Purchasing & Finance (CP&F) systems.
You will provide support and guidance to Stakeholders to ensure the business outputs of the Sqn are maintained. The Storekeeper role includes the sub-functions of
Electronic Procurement Card Holder in accordance with relevant directives
Potential Explosives Site (PES) Manager as the responsible person with regards to receipt and issue of munitions from 47Cdo and external sources, in accordance with DSA 03 OME Pt 2 (MOD Explosives Regulations)
Dangerous Goods Consignor for all hazardous Class 2-9 of Dangerous Goods IAW relevant directives.
A degree of physical ability is required as the role involves manual handling, and loading and unloading of goods using a Forklift Truck- full training can be given. Manual Handling.
Depending upon experience and qualifications, travel including overnight stays may be required in order to complete training vital to fulfil the role.
As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.
Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
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%
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to a confidential, professional support service
- Discount schemes
- Bicycle / season ticket loans
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
- Fully equipped Gym- membership criteria applies
- Onsite restaurant offering pay as you dine meals
- Onsite parking
- Car club membership offering Workshop facilities- criteria applies
In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and / or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.
An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.
Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelors degree, or a Master’s degree.
Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.
Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
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.
The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer).
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
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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Selection process details
Applicants will be assessed using Civil Service Success Profiles during the selection process:
Behaviours:
- Leadership
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
Experience:
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- Logistics & Warehousing knowledge- preferably within a MOD environment
- Office 365
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Desirable
- Local Purchasing / Finance
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
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.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
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: [email protected]
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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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