About the job

Job summary

The Receipts and Issues Storekeeper is responsible to the Quartermaster (Technical ) for receipting in and issue out of equipment on the charge of the Defence Intelligence Training Group and this included the, accounting process, safe storage and disposal of all the stores.

Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities.  Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Main Objectives  The successful candidate will be required to complete the follow: The preparation of all stores/equipment authorised for issue by the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (Technical) or 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 accounting procedures. Responsible for the prompt reporting of any surpluses, deficiencies or losses for all items or products as they occur to the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (Technical)or Senior Storekeeper as appropriate for investigation, in accordance with the Defence Logistics Framework (DLF) and Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) accounting procedures. 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. Responsible for the correct application of all Defence Logistics Framework (DLF) and Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) applicable accounting procedures for the various accounts in accordance with accounting procedures at the level of access allowed as Storekeeper and other applicable regulations and instructions. 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 Defence Logistics Framework (DLF) and Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI). 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. 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. Responsible for the issue of Operational Ration Packs to authorised personnel in conjunction with the Material Supply Accountant, ensuring all paperwork is correct in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Responsible for demanding, receipting and distribution of all stationary across site. To carry out fire extinguisher maintenance when required to do so. Carry out any other tasks commensurate with the grade, as requested by the line management.

Person specification

Applicants will be expected to have the:

• Ability to work well with others in a supportive and constructive way.
• A Level of Stores knowledge/experience/inventory management however training will be provided.
• Strong organisational skills
• A good level of IT skills.
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.

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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.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours.

At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours

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

At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours

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

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

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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.