Army Warehouse & Stores Operative

About the job
Job summary
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. As such using data to aid understanding of our workforce is vital.
TheRoyal Military Police Close Protection Unit(RMP CPU) is a unit within theBritish Army'sRoyal Military Police (RMP) that has designated responsibility for protecting senior military and government personnel when deployed overseas.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to work in a highly motivated logistics team supporting both training and global operations. This is a warehouse and storekeeping position within the team.
You will be responsible for the daily management of deployed Articles in Use (AinU) for deployed locations. This will include sourcing, issue, receipt and account for all kit, equipment and weapons held in each of the deployed locations.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description

• Issue, receipt and account for all kit, equipment and weapons held in each of the deployed locations for training and operations.
• Update the Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) system to ensure all items can be correctly accounted for.
• Responsible for managing and demanding Defence Accommodation Stores (DAS) for the unit and accommodation blocks.
• Responsible for reporting all faults and repairs correctly and maintaining a fault register.
• Provide support to the Motor Transport (MT) department regarding transport management, maintenance management, transport allocation and resourcing of Close Protection Unit vehicle fleet in accordance with Defence Policies and UK / EU Directives.
• Assist with the management of CPU Driver training records and managerial checks.
• Assist with managing and the quality assurance of the unit using Joint Asset Management Equipment Support Programme (JAMES) platform.

Person specification
We need an individual who is enthusiastic and proactive to improve the logistical services supporting our Service Personnel deployed overseas.
Person Specification:
We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong customer service skills
• Basic digital literacy must be competent in Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to react positively to changing, demands and priorities.
• Be able to understand the importance of following manual handling regulations.
• Be able to work closely in a team with their civilian and military colleagues, as well as managing their own time effectively.

Essential Criteria:

• The job holder must have a valid UK driving licence to be able to conduct deliveries of light freight for deployed locations, to The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and other UK Military installations.
• Competent with Microsoft packages
• Able to undertake manual handling tasks.

Licences
Valid UK Driving Licence
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service

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 work environment policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.
The Army prides itself on being an encouraging employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work / life balance.
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:

• A Civil Service Pension - www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk
• A competitive paid leave entitlement starting at 25 days a year (rising by 1 day a year to a maximum of 30), as well as 8 days public holidays and 1 privilege day
• An environment with flexible working options (although they may be occasions when exact working hours have to be advised)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Parental leave options
• An opportunity to take part on one of the MODs internal apprenticeship schemes
• Professional and personal training opportunities
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• Access to an on-site gym and various sports teams and clubs with private personal liability insurance
• Free on-site parking.
• Learning and Development

The working week is 37 hours with flexibility to agree a daily work pattern.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop 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 delivered by an external training provider. This means minimal disruption to your work alongside a big developmental opportunity.
Professional qualifications which can be achieved through an apprenticeship range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs/ broadly equivalent to Scottish National 5s(N5s)), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels//broadly equivalent to Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher (H/AH)), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelors degree, or a Masters degree. They 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.
Discover my benefits- outlines the range of benefits available to MOD Civil Servants.
A Great Place for Veterans to Work scheme which was introduced by the Government in 2020 under the Veterans Strategy Action Plan which included the commitment of making the Civil Service a great Place to Work for Veterans. To be eligible for this scheme in the Civil Service, candidates must meet the minimum standard for the role being applied for and:

• have served for at least one year in His Majestys Armed Forces (as a Regular or Reserve); this includes time spent training
• be in transition from, or ceased to be a member of, HM Armed Forces
• not already be a civil servant, or be employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public body

There is no maximum time limit from when you left HM Armed Forces to be eligible for this initiative c
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Applications will be sifted the week after the closing date.
All Behaviours outlined in the advert, but in the event of a significant number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead Working together.
In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview.
Interviews will take place at the Close Protection Unit, Longmoor Camp, GU33 6DS in May 23. A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavor to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.
CV:
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Personal Statement:
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500)
At both Application and Interview Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
Managing a Quality Service
Working Together
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.
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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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :

• Name : Charlotte Dixon
• Email : charlotte.dixon118@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.