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Logistics Support Squadron (LSS) delivers logistic enablement in support of Typhoon aircraft for QRA(N) and Poseidon aircraft for Maritime Patrol and supports UK and Global operations.
Base Supply Flight (BSF) manages the accounting and issuing of equipment and stock to the six Flying Squadrons stationed at RAF Lossiemouth in addition to internal and external customer demands. The BSF contains around 60 personnel, 20 of which are Civil Servants.
BSF is recruiting for three Skill Zone 2 (SZ2) Storekeeper positions in Technical Stores (Tech Stores) and Ground Engineering Flight (GEF) Forward Stores.
The working pattern is based on a 37 hour week over a 5 day cycle, Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 12:00 and 12:30 to 16:30, Friday 08:00 - 13:00. This is subject to amendment with business need.
Job description
All the above advertised positions will work as part of a mixed team of RAF and Civil Servants in a shared office space.
All roles are responsible for ensuring equipment and stock are correctly received, stored and issued efficiently and accurately. The role holder must be able to manage their time effectively by prioritising workload.
Technical Stores x 1:
Working in a team of 5 personnel, the successful candidate will manage general stock husbandry within Technical stores in line with MOD policy requirements. This includes managing Valuable and Attractive equipment and bringing any stock anomalies to the attention of their chain of command. In addition to stock maintenance, the successful candidate will satisfy customer demands, process high priority paperwork and the returns of serviceable and un-serviceable equipment.
GEF Forward Stores x 2:
Working from the General Engineering Flight (GEF) Hangar in a team of 3, the successful candidates will be responsible for the accounting and control of all GEF equipment. The candidates will receipt items through Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI), liaise with contractors including Terberg and Schmidt to place asset demands and raise appropriate paperwork for Exercises and Operations.
The successful candidates will communicate daily with GEF engineers to ensure the database of equipment is up to date and process returns/disposals where appropriate.
Person specification
The ability to communicate effectively is essential as you will be engaging with a variety of stakeholders both internally and externally.
You will require strong IT Skills with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 as well as the ability to work well in a team and independently.
Desirable skills: Previous store-keeping and Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) system experience
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
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%
New entrants will be entitled to 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service.
Competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave to qualifying staff.
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.
Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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/.
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Selection process details
You will be asked to provide 250 words for each Behaviour at Application Stage.
The sift will take place at RAF Lossiemouth in May 23 with interview dates to follow.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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