Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Defence Munitions Beith, Beith, Ayrshire KA15 1JT About the job Job summary At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of 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 for today, and tomorrow. We offer 25 days holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you. Nationality, visas, and vetting: Were unable to offer visa sponsorship. This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role youve been recruited for. If it isnt obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isnt obtained within 12 months. Job description Are you looking to kickstart your career? If so, we invite you to join our close-knit Supply Chain team in an entry-level position that promises to be both fast-paced and challenging. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a large Engineering and Technology group at our Defence Munitions site. Your role will be crucial in supporting complex weapons systems, ensuring the Royal Air Force's weapons capability remains at peak readiness. Your primary focus will revolve around stock control activities, including ordering parts from external suppliers and meticulously tracking these orders to ensure the depot can plan its work efficiently. You'll interact with a variety of stakeholders, including Defence Equipment and Support project teams and the Royal Air Force. At DE&S, we provide comprehensive guidance, on-the-job training, and formal development opportunities. We are committed to flexible working arrangements, requiring regular in-person attendance for at least 60% of the week (three days) to foster the benefits of face-to-face collaboration while supporting work-life balance. Initially, you may need to attend more frequently to get acquainted with the site, the team, and your role. Please note that public transport options to this site are limited. What youll be doing Creating and maintaining Item Data Records onto the MOD Logistic Information Systems for a range of equipment by collating all data values, to enable optimised Supply Chain activities. Producing stock data to enable Demand and Supply Planning for of equipment, using centrally approved Inventory analysis tools. Supporting in the identification of the storage and distribution requirements for equipment. Supporting the timely production of Customs Declaration documents to enable compliant HMRC activities when distributing Inventory into/out of the UK. Supporting accounting activities for a range of Ministry of Defence (MOD) owned equipment to enable materiel and financial accounting in accordance with Policies and Processes. Producing data in support of recommendations for the disposal of equipment in a timely manner. Support stock control and production requirements for management activities for equipment. Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria : Demonstrable evidence of stakeholder engagement Experience in delivering customer service Experience of working collaboratively in teams Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams) In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Materiel and Financial Accounting for Inventory Supervised Practitioner Inventory Demand and Supply Planning Supervised Practitioner Communicating and Influencing CSBC2 Managing a Quality Service CSBC2 Benefits Alongside your salary of £24,600, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,126 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday Flexible and hybrid working options Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. LI-Hybrid Further Information Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions Things you need to know Selection process details Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window). 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. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Gary Roberts - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist Email : gary.roberts138mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : gary.roberts138mod.gov.uk Attachments DE&S Success Profile Behaviours Opens in new window (pdf, 10MB) DES_Operational Delivery Technical Competences FY22-23 Updated - Copy 01082024 (4) Opens in new window (pdf, 9MB) Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Gmail Facebook LinkedIn