De&s Warehouse Operative - Alexandria, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Alexandria, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £20,500-
Job grade:

Other
Technical Specialist I
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Defence Equipment & Support
Operational Delivery
Type of role:
Logistics
Operational Delivery
Other

Working pattern:

Fulltime
Number of jobs available:
3Contents

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About the job

Benefits:

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Location

Defence Munitions Glen Douglas, P.O Box 1, Arrochar, Argyll and Bute, G83 7BAAbout the job

Job summary:

We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas. We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.
Our people push for bestinclass every day because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you're driven to set new standards, find your place with us.

Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?
Job description:

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Warehouse Operative, based at Defence Munitions (DM) Glen Douglas.

You will provide support to receive, store, maintain and issue the range of General Munitions (GM) and Complex Weapons (CW) as mandated by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to equip the Armed Services.

The role will provide a mix of working within a team, and independent working.

As a multi-skilled individual, who can work flexibly, you will be operating a varied range of mechanical handling equipment in DM warehouses.

Other essential tasks will be required such as berthing, loading and unberthing Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships on our deep-water Jetty, operating fixed machinery and shoring ISO Containers.

Above all, you will need to be passionate about safety processes and procedures to closely follow the guidance that mean ammunition and explosives are handled in a safe, effective, and consistent way.

This role is 100% site based. It is a 37-hour, flexible working week. The usual hours are 08:00-16:30 Mon-Thurs, 08:00-13:00 Fri.

We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our
CV guidance before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.

About the role
As a Warehouse Operative, you will have the opportunity to:

Ensure all routine and/or priority receipts and issues are thoroughly checked, and that paperwork or computer records are completed accurately
Handle munitions and explosives in a safe and efficient manner to comply with Safe Systems of Work
Assist with packing and unpacking of ISO Containers
Operate a variety of Mechanical Handling Equipment to carry out various driving duties, including loading, and unloading, delivering, or collecting units, and be proficient in the use of hand tools/wood working equipment as required for their duties. Full training will be provided adhering to the relevant organisation's Health and Safety regulations
Assist with all logistics and storage activities to ensure that customers' requirements are met on time and in full, this may include working onboard HM Ships and at other military establishments
As directed, assist other team members, or carry out additional adhoc tasks appropriate to the role
Maintain a high standard of security, cleanliness and housekeeping within the explosive's storage and processing facilities
Monitor explosives safety including maintaining explosives limits and environmental conditions within the explosives storage processing facilities
Ensure all palletised loads are prepared and documented in accordance with the relevant Unit Load Specification

Please note:
Work will be conducted in mixed/varied working environments. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be always worn (and will be provided).

Person specification:

Previous warehouse or stock management experience
Hold a Full UK manual transmission driving licence
Over the age of 18 years old, due to Explosive Handling Regulations
Previous experience of operating manual handling equipment

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

Distribution and Warehousing
Awareness level

Customer Service
Awareness level

Delivering at pace

CSBC
Working together
CSBC

2

Benefits:

We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:

25 days' holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
A marketleading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performancebased bonus, and recognition awards
Flexib