DE&S Logistics and General Munitions Support Operative

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 best-in-class 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?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics and General Munitions (GM) Support Operative, based at Defence Munitions (DM) Honington.

In this role, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working towards tight timelines and critical ammunition outputs for DM. You’ll be working outdoors and within a small team on tasks ranging from liaising with the distribution team, carrying out detailed checks on mechanical handling equipment, and loading trucks at the depot.

We will provide you training in explosives and non-explosives stores accounting and various logistics systems. Working in different ammunition process buildings, this role is full of variety and will give you the opportunity to learn more about Defence Munitions and the intricacies of working with these items.

This role is 100% site based at DM Honington on a full time, 37 hours a week basis. The usual hours are 07:00 – 15:00 Monday to Thursday, and 07:00 – 14:30 on Friday. The role will also require semi-frequent travel to our DM site in Kineton in Warwickshire for training purposes.

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

About the role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Ensure that munitions and explosives are handled in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with Safe Systems of Work (Approval To Process) including but not limited to authorised procedures, risk assessments, manual handling & Care of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Ensure that all issues and receipts of stores are thoroughly checked, paperwork is correctly completed and where applicable, building Net Explosive Quantity NEQ boards updated accordingly
• Ensure all palletised loads are prepared and documented in accordance with the relevant Unit Load Specification
• Competent to National Occupational Standard (NOS) Ordnance Munitions Explosives (OME) Operator in the through life management of explosive and non-explosive inventory warehousing activities including road
• Carry out all manual/mechanical operations in a safe and recognised manner to comply with local and departmental policy and procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of security, cleanliness and housekeeping within the explosives storage and processing facilities to prevent theft, accidents or damage to munitions and explosives.

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

• Experience in working with stock/in warehouse environment – stock rotation, ordering stock
• Working within a team

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following desirable criteria:

• Experience in Mechanical Handling (training will be provided)
• Authorised Representative (AR) experience (training will be provided)

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

• Customer Service – Awareness
• Distribution and Warehousing – Awareness
• Working Together - CSBC 2
• Behaviour 2: Managing a Quality Service - CSBC 2

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 market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performance-based bonus, and recognition awards
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression
• A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
• Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
• We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Job contact :

Name :
Jade Kirby - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email :
jade.kirby117@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
jade.kirby117@mod.gov.uk