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The SZ3 Senior Storekeeper Clothing Stores is responsible for the efficient accounting and store keeping of the Clothing Store and all associated clothing specialist routines. The SZ3 Senior Storekeeper is also responsible for the continuity of the Clothing Store making sure the Supervision and cover of staff is maintained in the event of leave and sickness. Also responsible for ensuring that all regulations appertaining to the receipt, dispatch, issue, handling, preservation, stowage and security of stores are accurately and consistently applied. Training on all Manual/IT systems will be provided, enabling the applicant to become proficient in their role empowering them to make key independent decisions.
The applicant will also be required to assist with other duties within the department when situations decide.
The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave, maternity allowances, and a very competitive pension scheme. In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts, swimming pool and other sporting facilities, a children's nursery, shop/food establishments and plenty of car parking spaces.
Navy Command are currently going through a review and there is a possibility that within 6-12 months the role applied for may be subject to change.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
- Ensuring that all regulations appertaining to the receipt, issue, handling, preservation, stowage and security of the stores are properly and consistently applied.
- Ensuring Stock Management is kept within the JSP 886/BR3 to satisfy customer orders and Operational requirements.
- Ordering goods from suppliers using direct supply, Low Value Purchase, MJDI and local Supply Chain procedures subject to authorised approval.
- Maintain the integrity of the main account by actioning all transactions promptly using manual and IT stock control systems as appropriate.
- Processing payment transactions from non-serving and entitled personnel through the cash office.
- Supervise the Skill Zone 2 Storekeepers working within the department.
- Supervise the counter service daily focusing on best customer service within the guidelines, staff experience and availability.
- Supervise best practice when dealing with internal and external sources including Specialist Clothing, Laundry and the Tailoring services etc.
- Operate mechanical handling aids and other SC related transport to support various tasks within the department subject to training and possession of appropriate licences.
- Maintenance of the building security, cleanliness and complying with Health and Safety regulations.
- Comply with all Station and Supply Chain Health & Safety regulations.
- Liaise with and assist other departments within the Supply Chain, providing cover to control work flows.
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
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 annual leave, increasing by 1 day for every year served up to a maximum of 5 extra days (5 years served).
- All Public Holidays and one Privilege Day per year.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
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.
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.
Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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/.
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Selection process details
On-line applications only
Anonymous sift process
Successful applicants will be invited for interview
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. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]
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Nationality requirements
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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