Job Description

Salary

£18,700 per annum (plus benefits).

Contract type

Fixed Term

Length of employment

12 Months

Number of posts

3

Summary

Join an integral part of the UK’s Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our armed forces’ equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles, submarines and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country’s armed forces deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now!

Job description

Defence Munitions receive store, maintain & issue a wide range of munitions that are used by the UK armed forces to train, protect and serve anywhere in the world. Defence Munitions is part of the Weapons Operating Centre which forms part of the Defence Equipment & Support Organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence. Defence Munitions Beith provides a range of Complex Weapon processing, storage and engineering activities.

You will provide routine processing support to receiving, storing, maintaining and issuing of the range of Complex Weapons as mandated by the MoD to equip the Armed Services.

The role requires a multi-skilled operator who will normally work under supervision. You must have a level of competence in non-technical skills required to support general tasks undertaken on complex weapon processing, including the limited use of IT systems.

Responsibilities

Supporting a multi-skilled team, you will assist in meeting production targets with due regard to safety, time, cost and quality. You will conduct inspections, unpacking, repacking and marking activities, control of consumables, handling (using MHE) and general support as required to the Complex Weapons processed on site.

You will display a proactive approach to risk management and strict adherence to Safe Systems of Work. You will also contribute to team decisions and support other colleagues. Occasionally, the role may have mentoring responsibilities for new or less experienced employees, contributing to team motivation and improvement of performance.

Key activities may include:

* Ensuring Complex Weapon explosive items are handled in a safe and efficient manner to comply with Safe Systems of Work, including authorised procedures, risk assessments, manual handling, COSHH and JSP 482 MoD explosives regulations.
* Maintain a high standard of security, cleanliness and housekeeping within the explosives processing facilities to prevent accidents or damage to munitions.
* Carry out and record on check sheets that Mechanical Handling Equipment pre and post use checks have been made to ensure equipment is serviceable and safe to operate.
* Contributing to explosive safety of Complex Weapons and conducting munitions processing tasks as per the processing/production schedule.
Maintenance & remarking of weapon containers in accordance with approved specs.

The role requires adopting a multi-skilled philosophy and approach in supporting wider depot operations in accordance with local and departmental policy and procedures. Typically, this may include activities such as general logistic and storage duties including the operation of several types of MHE and hand tools in supporting engineering tasks.

The successful applicant will be required to become conversant in the non-technical aspects of through life management activities for Complex Weapons and General Engineering support that will build upon and strengthen levels of experience, knowledge and functionality.

You will have good verbal and written communication skills, as you will be interacting with a wide range of internal and external customers and stakeholders, both military and civilian, and including contractors.

You may be asked to carry out additional ad-hoc tasks, as requested by the line management but also taking the initiative to progress work within the limits of authority.

What you will be assessed against

To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• You will have the basic IT skills that include the use of MS Outlook, Word and Excel.

It would benefit your application should be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:

• Having a basic engineering or munitions knowledge would be advantageous but is not a pre-requisite as training will be provided.
• You will be an organised individual who can work with various stakeholders.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, while remaining positive and focused on safe delivery of your outputs.

If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:

• Making Evidence Based Decisions.
• Customer Service

If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:

• Working together
• Managing a quality service

What’s in it for you?

You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.

Find out more about what we offer by clicking here

Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

About your team

The Integrated Logistics (iLog) Function is the integrating Function for Support within DE&S, responsible for the development, management and delivery of in-service support for our front-line command customers. The iLog Function consists of around 2,900 personnel, both civil servants and military, and with a wide range of disciplines ranging from operations management and supply chain management, technical through-life support and logistics delivery, to modelling and analysis.

Please click the link below to apply by creating an account and upload your details.

Benefits

Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’  here

This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.

Things you need to know

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Selection process details

Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against):

• Key Achievements
• Relevant Experience
• Applied Knowledge and Skills

For additional guidance on writing a CV for DE&S, please click here

Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s).

If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview on W/C 18/01/21 so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you’ll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to our DE&S Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

How to Apply

Job Types: Temporary. Job Tags: DE&S, Defence, and Processing Support Worker. Salaries: Less than 20,000.

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