Warehouse Operative

Are you eager to work in a fast-paced environment? This could be the opportunity for you.

The Food Services Training Wing are looking to recruit a Technical/Rations Stores person. You will be responsible to the Senior Storekeeper for the smooth running of the stores.

Working in a department which is always in demand by Instructors and students alike, you will be able to work with a team but able to act on your own initiative too.

Main responsibilities and duties are normal daily activity including layout and cleanliness of the store, checking receipts and documentation, issuing and documentation of all stores both manual and computer based, the preparation and consolidation of items requiring to be conditioned, maintaining stores records and registers and assisting with various stores checks and other duties as directed by the senior storekeeper. This is a Physically Demanding role with a lot of have lifting up to 20 KG.

You will be able to Juggle multiple tasks and be able to jump from one job to the other.

Specific duties of the Warehouse Operative include:

• Assists in the storage, issue and maintenance of catering equipment and stores and associated areas used to deliver catering training to Food Services Training Wing students.
• Carryout duties in accordance with Departmental Standing orders and associated publications
• Assists in the unloading and checking of equipment into the technical /Ration stores
• Ensures that the items are stacked safely and correctly
• Ensures equipment maintenance schedule is adhered to in line with unit and MoD directives
• Assists in the assembly of equipment and Food as per course schedule, to all departments within FSTW
• Adheres to MoD Health & Safety policy
• Assists in the delivery of stores throughout FSTW as required
• Operates a pedestrian operated palletizer
• Assist in maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of the department
• Ensures that protective clothing & equipment regulations are adhered to
• Assist other storekeepers, when required or directed
• Equipment Care duties
• Operate efficiently, the Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) managed accounts, including Demands, Issues and Receipt of materiel accurately and efficiently, in accordance with in-Service Regulations (Defence Logistics Framework)

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience working in a warehouse or stores environment

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Leadership

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership

As a civil servant working alongside the 3 services, you will be part of a forward-looking organization with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.

The 3 services 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, including hybrid working
• Use of on-site gym and sports facilities, and the opportunity to participate in site physical training activities and events
• Access to a variety of coffee shops and food outlets
• Opportunity to attend a variety of events – onsite and externally
• 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 maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• In Year Reward Schemes
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Free on-site parking

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 minimal disruption to your work alongside a big developmental opportunity.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

Discover my benefits - outlines the range of benefits available to MOD Civil Servants.

• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

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

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.

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.

Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

Job contact :

Name :
Gordon Moore
Email :
Gordon.Moore910@mod.gov.uk
Telephone :
01962887629

Recruitment team

Email :
DBSCivPers-resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk