DE&S Site Operative

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.

We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 27%, to help work, work for you.

Nationality, visas and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.

Join our team as a Site Operative! We are looking for an independent worker to join us across our 4 sites, covering 15 square miles. As a Site Operative, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, primarily as Fuels Operative but also including delivering post, cleaning, and maintaining vehicles. You will also assist with loading and unloading deliveries and labouring, so there will be times when you will work outdoors.

Additionally, you will receive training on delivering and dispensing various fuel types. A full UK manual driving license is required as you will be required to drive around the 4 sites. You will also assist with audits of equipment, ensuring it is PAT tested and remains safe to use.

If you are physically fit and able to lift 11KG unaided and up to 30KG aided, we encourage you to apply. This is a varied role with the support of your manager in the office, so don't miss this opportunity to join our team!

MOD Bicester is a rural site with limited public transport, but you will be using our white fleet vehicles to transport necessary items and equipment around the 4 sites. You will be expected On-site full time.

What you’ll be doing

• Logistics Operatives carry out activity and operations relating to the safe receipt, storage, maintenance, and issue of materiel across the Defence estate.
• All activity will be carried out in accordance with local and central health and safety policies including adhering to Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Statutory Regulations.
• Working conditions include aspects such as working outside in inclement weather and in environments requiring special precautions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times.
• Handle all materials in a safe and efficient manner to comply with SSOW including authorised and quality procedures, risk assessments, manual handling & Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and ensure any record keeping is maintained to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Monitor the environment and maintain a high standard of security, cleanliness and housekeeping within the facilities to prevent theft, accidents or damage to materiel or persons.
• Ensuring compliance with current Storage and Handling Equipment Procedures (SHEPs) where appropriate
• The role will be required to adopt a multi-skilled approach in supporting wider depot operations and activities in accordance with local and departmental policy and procedures.
• Drive and/or operate vehicles or mechanical handling equipment in line with relevant health and safety rules including use and care of equipment.
• Load and/or unload any materiel in a safe and timely way in accordance with extant operating procedures.

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Basic computer skills.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Knowledge of basic Health and Safety Policies.
• Experience of working in a support team or varied working environment.
• Mandatory and role specific training to be conducted as appropriate.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Customer Service - Awareness
• Making Evidence-Based Decisions - Awareness
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Job contact :

Name :
Philippa Sefton
Email :
Philippa.Sefton100@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email :
Philippa.Sefton100@mod.gov.uk