Army - Storekeeper/Driver

About the job
Job summary
Headquarters 1st (UK) Division is looking for a motivated and driven individual to join the Quartermasters (QM) Department in the role of Storekeeper/Driver.
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants, ours is a diverse workforce with many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Amy.
We are looking for a friendly, well-organised and adaptable person to work alongside other civilians and military personnel and be part of the team.
The role of a Storekeeper is hands on and customer facing, therefore there is an expectation to be on site for most of the working week
Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you!
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
This is a Fixed-term Appointment as a Army - Storekeeper/Driver. Your responsibilities will be as described in this job advert. The reason why you are appointed for a fixed period is due to the Logistics Function currently being under review. This post will therefore begin on your appointment and end 23 months after that date. You should be aware that when your Fixed-term Appointment at MOD comes to an end, arrangements will be made in line with the FTA policy.
Job description
Do you want to work within a dynamic and rewarding operationally focused environment, that offers a wide range of additional opportunities and benefits?
The Storekeeper position is an essential role within HQ 1 (UK) Division, responsible for the management and control of stocks and holdings of Defence Accommodation Stores (DAS) within the Quartermasters department and to assist with the receipt, issue and movement of other stores.
Person specification
We are looking for someone that has strong customer service skills along with basic digital literacy. They will demonstrate the ability to react quickly and positively to change and will understand the importance of following manual handling regulations.
A great teammate, the successful candidate will be able to work closely with their civilian and military colleagues, as well as managing their own time effectively.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of the day to day running of the store.
• Issuing and receipting equipment to personnel.
• Ensuring all equipment is clean and serviceable.
• Maintaining documentation for stores accounting and auditing.
• Assisting the Duty Officer with daily and weekly checks.

Full training will be provided on using our MOD systems for stock control and inventory.
A Storekeeper role requires a degree of physical ability as you will be expected to lift and carry boxes of stores and equipment around the store (also load / offload vehicles), and place / retrieve items and boxes from shelving that may be above head height. In accordance with HSE guidance, the recommended maximum manual handling weight that applicants can expect to lift is men (25kg) and women (16kg).
This post may attract the opportunity for overtime as the maybe a demand on the store which is outside normal working hours.
Licences
Cat B
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits
Alongside your salary of 21,610, Ministry of Defence contributes 5,834 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Benefits for Army civil servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Free parking
• Use of Gymnasium in barracks for members of the Civil Service Sports Council Sports and Leisure Club (monthly subscription (with appropriate insurance))

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.
Discover my benefits- outlines the range of benefits available to MOD Civil Servants.

• 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%

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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.
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/.
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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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.
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.
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: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
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.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template (including job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills), and a 250 personal statement explaining why they feel they would be suited to the role and providing evidence of their skills in communicating, organising, teamwork, time management and providing a service to customers.
At application you will be assessed against the following:

• Experience: CV and Personal Statement (500 words)
• Personal Statement should provide of their skills in communicating, organising, teamwork, time management and providing a service to customers.

At interview you will be assessed against the above and the following:
Behaviours:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

A sift will take place within two weeks of the advert closing.
Interviews will take place at Imphal Barracks, York within two weeks of the completion of the sift. A minimum of 5 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We will endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :

• Name : Jamie Martin
• Email : jamie.martin339@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. Please refer to the attached Candidate Information guide.