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About the job
We’re Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes - and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.
Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics and General Munitions (GM) Support Operative, based at our Defence Munitions (DM) Gosport site.
As a Logistics and GM Support Operative, you will work on a range of tasks related to Defence Munitions, ranging from receipting, storage issuing and managing our inventory. This role is mainly based in our warehouse areas in a tasking basis when required. You will also have opportunities to work on a range of associated documentation and IT Support, all to ensure that our Armed Forces are correctly supported and supplied in a timely and effective fashion.
You’ll normally work under supervision and ultimately have a degree of competence in all facets of the General Munitions Processing including examination, repair, packing and also including the use of IT systems. In this role you’ll be multi-skilled, operating a variety of Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE), vehicles, cranes, lifting equipment and be proficient in the use of hand tools after training.
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated hard working and organised individuals who can work well as part of a team in a pressurised customer focused environment to tight timescales. Knowledgeable in explosive and non-explosive inventory and warehousing, you will work towards becoming a practitioner who can readily engage with a wide level of stakeholders. The standard hours for the position are 37 per week, Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:15, and Friday 07:30 – 12:30. Once your probation is completed, you’ll also be able to opt into our flexi-time system.
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.
Responsibilities
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following desirable criteria:
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
Benefits
We believe in creating an environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their best selves. So whether you’re looking for a next step, a fresh start, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. If you need any additional support with your application, let us know.
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