Senior Storekeeper - Receipt and Despatch

The successful applicant will be employed within the Receipt and Despatch department, part of the busy Supply Chain. Role includes supervising a team of Storekeepers. Ensure equipment entering the department is processed in a timely manner and forwarding to Squadrons/departments to maintain station operational capability. Supervise the movement of all assets leaving the department for external destinations. Ensure all assets are packed in accordance with correct and current guidelines. Ensure all paperwork is made available to enable prompt onward movement of assets. Act as Dangerous Goods trained specialist within the Despatch department. Identify items classified as Dangerous Goods and raise all relevant paperwork needed to ensure onward movement via Road/Air in accordance with current policy and regulations. Physically prepare and package all Dangerous Goods consignments in accordance with current policy and regulations to ensure safe conveyance to destination via Road/Air. Assisting with any other duties that may arise within the Supply Chain.

Navy Command are currently going through a review and there is a possibility that within 6-12 months the role applied for may be subject to change.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The Skill Zone 3 (SZ3) Senior Storekeeper is part of the R&D department that sits within the Supply Chain, Logistics department of RNAS Culdrose. This post is responsible for the following key areas:

Supervise the Skill Zone 2 (SZ2) Storekeepers working within the R&D department.

• Ensuring that all regulations appertaining to the receipt, issue, handling, preservation, stowage and security of the stores are properly and consistently applied.
• Maintaining the integrity of the SC account by completing all transactions promptly using appropriate IT or manual accounting systems.
• Supervise all external deliveries entering the department. Ensuring staff have all tools available to them to ensure correct processes are followed to allow onward movement of critical assets.
• Supervise the movement of all assets leaving the department for external destinations. Ensure all assets are packed in accordance with correct and current guidelines. Ensure all paperwork is made available to enable prompt onward movement of assets.
• Attend two-week residential course to become trained and proficient in the movement of goods classified as dangerous by Road or Air. Remain current on all changes to policy and regulations. Renew certification’s when required, 3 years Air/5 years Road.
• Act as Dangerous Goods trained specialist within the Despatch department.
• Identify items classified as Dangerous Goods and raise all relevant paperwork needed to ensure onward movement via Road/Air in accordance with current policy and regulations.
• Physically prepare and package all Dangerous Goods consignments in accordance with current policy and regulations to ensure safe conveyance to destination via Road/Air.
• Liaise with and select the appropriate internal/external transport provider to ensure the asset reaches its destination to meet its Required Delivery Date (RDD) and provides value for money.
• Supervise the movement of large assets internally, using all mechanical handling aids available and liaising with the MT department if unable to move in-house.
• Ensure all mechanical handling aids are made available for routine checks/servicings.
• Maintenance of the building security, cleanliness and complying with Health and Safety regulations.
• Comply with all Station and Supply Chain Health & Safety regulations.
• Liaise with and assist other departments within the Supply Chain, providing cover to control workflows.

The Skill Zone 3 (SZ3) Senior Storekeeper Receipts & Despatch (R&D) is responsible for the ordering, efficient accounting and storekeeping of the R&D department. The SZ3 is also responsible for the continuity of the R&D department, making sure the supervision and cover of staff is maintained in the event of leave and sickness. The SZ3 Senior Storekeeper R&D is required to undertake duties, commensurate with their grade in other areas within the Logistics Supply Chain (SC) Department as directed by Logistics Officer, Merlin Force Logistics Officer (LO MFLO) and Logistics Officer Main Stores Group (LO MSG). They are responsible for ensuring their professional knowledge of store keeping and stores accounting procedures remain current.

The successful applicant will be employed within the Receipt and Despatch department, part of the busy Supply Chain. Role includes supervising a team of Storekeepers. Ensure equipment entering the department is processed in a timely manner and forwarding to Squadrons/departments to maintain station operational capability. Supervise the movement of all assets leaving the department for external destinations. Ensure all assets are packed in accordance with correct and current guidelines. Ensure all paperwork is made available to enable prompt onward movement of assets. Act as Dangerous Goods trained specialist within the Despatch department. Identify items classified as Dangerous Goods and raise all relevant paperwork needed to ensure onward movement via Road/Air in accordance with current policy and regulations. Physically prepare and package all Dangerous Goods consignments in accordance with current policy and regulations to ensure safe conveyance to destination via Road/Air. Assisting with any other duties that may arise within the Supply Chain.

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

• Leadership
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days Annual Leave, increasing by one day for every year completed to a maximum of 5 additional days.
• All Public Holidays
• Use of on-site facilities. Includes a gymnasium, swimming pool, children's nursery, cinema, shop and on-site parking.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

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Job contact :

Name :
Lee Dunstan
Email :
Lee.Dunstan965@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

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DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk