Storekeeper Technical Shefford, England
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The Storekeeper Technical is one of 2 storekeeper responsible to the Quartermaster Technical, for the receipt and issue, control, accounting, storage, disposal and safe custody of all stores on charge to DITG, stored in the Main Warehouse.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week
Job description
1. The preparation of all stores/equipment authorised for issue by the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (Technical) (RQMS(T)) or SZ3 Senior Storekeeper prior to issue/collection/delivery. All items are to be issued in accordance with the Defence Logistics Framework (DLF) and Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) accounting procedures.
2. Responsible for the prompt reporting of any surpluses, deficiencies or losses for all items or products as they occur, to the RQMS(T)
3. To adhere to the correct and safe application of all storage and handling practices in accordance with 1974 Health and Safety At Work Act, the Management of Health at Work Regulations 1992, Material Regulations and other associated regulations and instructions.
4. Responsible for the correct application of all applicable accounting procedures for the various accounts in accordance with DLF, MJDI accounting procedures at the level of access allowed as Storekeeper and other applicable regulations and instructions.
5. Responsible for carrying out checks of stock levels for the accounts in conjunction with the Unit Orderly Officer on a weekly basis or as dictated by MJDI.
6. Responsible for the documentation of the mandatory monthly checks and periodic inspections required on all items within the Area of Responsibility (AOR) specific to Equipment Care.
7. Authorised to deal directly with both internal and external agencies within the limits of own authority on matters related to the warehouse function, ensuring that the line manager is kept informed of all matters of policy and where problems cannot be resolved.
8. Responsible for the issue of Operational Ration Packs and Packed Fuel to authorised personnel in conjunction with the MSA Accountant, ensuring all paperwork is correct in accordance with SOP.
9. To carry out fire extinguisher maintenance when required to do so.
10. Carry out any other tasks commensurate with the grade, as requested by the line management.
Person specification
- Ability to work well with others in a supportive and constructive way.
- Stores knowledge/experience/inventory management.
- Strong organisational skills
- A good level of IT skills.
- Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- 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%
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.
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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The selection will be through Sift and 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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