Army - Ammunition Storekeeper - Sandhurst, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence
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Sandhurst, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £21,610
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Industrial
  • SZ2
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • MOD
  • Army
    Type of role:
  • Logistics
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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Location

  • Sandhurst, South East England, GU15 4PQAbout the job

Job summary:

The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,5000 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.


The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) has been providing officer training in its current form since 1947 and is known throughout the world as a leading military training academy for British and International Officer Cadets as they begin their military careers and throughout their service in the Army.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.


Job description:


  • The ammunition storekeeper is a crucial and interesting role within the Staff Quartermaster's Department which will give you the opportunity to support the Officer Cadets and permanent staff in their training to become world class Army Officers.
Are you engaging, outgoing, can you operate in a dynamic and multifaceted workplace? Are you a teammate who is flexible, organised and accurate? Then this role is for you
Person specification:

The Ammunition Storekeeper is responsible for:


  • General Storekeeping duties to include the receipt, storage and issue of ammunition stores as directed by the Stores Officer.
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Preparation of defective equipment for inspections and Conditioning Boards conducted by Quartermaster (Technical).
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Preparation of ammunition materiel for returning through official channels.
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Maintenance & care of all associated stores items.
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Assist in the review and stocktaking of all items within the Ammunition Store.
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Assist in other stores including the receipt, storage and issue of body armour.
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Maintain safe working practices throughout the stores and report any shortcomings.


Behaviours:

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

  • Leadership
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Working Together
  • Delivering at Pace

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 workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.


The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.


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
We have a lot to offer our employees: free on-site parking, subsidised gym and swimming pool membership, 271 acres of parkland, wooded areas and lakes, numerous historic buildings, a museum, several café style eating facilities, fly & coarse fishing as well as regular social 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.

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 mínimal disruption to your work alongside a big developmental opportunity.

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