Army Accommodation Storekeeper

UK Ministry of Defence; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

DEMS Trg Regt, St Georges Barracks, Bicester, OXON, OX25 1PP

We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuring you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. Due to the hands-on nature of the role, you will be required to work on site most of the working week.

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.

The Defence Explosive Munitions Search (DEMS) Training Regiment delivers several bomb disposal, ammunition and search themed training courses. These courses are delivered to students from across Defence, civilian bodies, as well as to international partners around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a mixed environment with Civilians, Military and contractors enabling methodology and shared experiences.

We're looking to recruit a friendly, well-organised and adaptable person to work alongside other civilians and military personnel, providing an invaluable contribution to the delivery of training for bomb disposal operators. The Storekeeper role is diverse but will initially focus on accommodation with key responsibilities for transacting accounts and practices which are subject to annual self-assessment and periodic inspection from audit teams. However, broader stores experience will be gained once the accommodation element is mastered.

The role is hands-on and business 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.

Job Description

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.

The Storekeeper is responsible to the Senior Storekeeper and Stores Manager for:

• Ensuring that the accommodation is handed over and taken over in a clean and tidy state, facilitate bedding changes, room preparation and manage the damages report
• Some transaction work on the Army stores accounting system
• Room and block allocation with a degree of planning factoring in age and gender
• The control, accounting and serviceability of all stores and accommodation on their charge in accordance with current regulations

The post is located within the Logistics Department at the Headquarters within St Georges Barracks, Bicester Garrison. Sometimes you will need to visit our second site in Kineton where transport will be provided.

Person Specification

The Successful Candidate Will Work With Limited Supervision, Within Prescriptive Stores Accounting Procedures And Inspection Protocols; Training Will Be Offered In These Areas. We Are Looking For a Candidate With:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage their own workload, prioritising tasks as received
• An ability to provide an excellent level of service and administrative support
• The ability to work flexibly
• Computer literate

The driving licence requirement is essential due to the location and nature of the role.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Managing a Quality Service

Other 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
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• 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 parental and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Learning and Development

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

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.

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 Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Selection Process Details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours.

At application you will be assessed against the following behaviour: Managing a Quality Service.

At interview you will be assessed against the following behaviours: Delivering at Pace and Working Together.

Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed but these will be held in person at St Georges Barracks, Bicester. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.

Contact Point for Applicants

Job Contact

• Name: Peter Gliwitzki
• Email: [e-mail]

Recruitment Team

• Email: [e-mail]