Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location ROYAL MARINES BARRACKS, CHIVENOR, BRAUNTON, NORTH DEVON, EX31 4AZ About the job Job summary The 3 CDO Brigade Controlled Humidity Environment (CHE) vehicle storage facility affords a unique opportunity, offering a varied, challenging, and exciting role in support Navy Commands output to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow, by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. 3 CDO Brigade provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment with Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel working together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs across multiple disciplines; from finance, legal service, personnel and HR, project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Working as part of a small team, the primary purpose of this position is to provide stores handling and accounting services in support of the CHE vehicle storage facility located at RMB Chivenor. CHE facilities are an integral part of the whole fleet management process applied to all Royal Navy and Royal Marine vehicles. This process seeks to ensure that vehicles are retained in peak condition for use on Operations, whilst also aiming to improve the life expectancy of equipment by storing it in favourable environmental conditions when not in use. The CHE facility at RMB Chivenor has capacity to store several hundred assorted military vehicles and associated ancillary equipment. Responsive to the needs of the customer (Royal Marines and Royal Navy) whole fleet management is a cyclic process with regular receipts and issues of equipment to support the high tempo of military training and operational activity. Whole fleet management, as a process, continues to evolve; CHE staff, as an integral part of the process must be prepared to act responsively and to think inventively to further enhance the process. RESPONSIBILITIES Primary Purpose To undertake practical stores handling and materiel accounting processes for equipment stored in CHE Storage, in support of 3 CDO Brigade operational capability. Maintain accurate records of all stored equipment and related issue/receipt transactions on MJDI stores accounting MIS. Secondary Purposes Routine checks of vehicle and equipment holdings to ensure accuracy of the account. Assist with loading and unloading of low loaders, and movement of equipment and CES within the facility. Act as AinU holder for allocated accounts (USA, miscellaneous stores, and ET accounts etc) controlling the secure storage, issue and receipt of allocated items. Carryout independent checks of accounts when directed. Assist with the Receipt and Issue process during equipment handover and takeover. Any other appropriate duties as directed by the line manager in support of CHE team outputs. Ensure the atmospheric conditions within the CHE facility are maintained at levels conducive to good CHE practices. Additional Responsibilities: Manage and archive accounting paperwork in accordance with extant MOD accounting policy. Liaise with the CHE manager to maintain an effective system of managerial checks of CHE stores accounts. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with: The procedures laid down in the appropriate technical publication. Safe working practices. Safe environmental practices. Use their technical skill/knowledge and judgement to highlight problems that they foresee to their superiors, and where applicable develop solutions, including researching and submission in accordance with the GEMS Scheme. Ensure all activities within the CHE facility comply with workplace legislation, regulations, and Safe Systems of Work. Ensure that only authorised personnel gain access to CHE facilities and that they are briefed in accordance with the 4Cs (Co-ordination, Co-operation, Communication and Control) principles. Undertake accurate maintenance of personal MYHR records and conduct mandatory training to ensure SQEP for role as a civil servant. Person specification QUALIFICATIONS Desirable: Full UK Manual Driving licence Cat B With Less Than 6 Penalty Points Driving Licence Cat C MHE Forklift Truck Trained MJDI Trained EXPERIENCE Essential: Good IT Skills Will Be Required to Use Computer Systems Daily Previous Experience of Working in A Stores Environment Desirable: Technical Store Keeping Accounting and management of vehicle parts, test Equipment and tooling. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Developing Self and Others Benefits Alongside your salary of £25,180, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,294 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive work environment policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Site Specific Benefits: Free use of Gymnasium. Access to shared canteen for meals. Free Wi-Fi. Free on-site parking. Other benefits for Navy Command civil servants include: 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service. A very competitive pension scheme. Personal & professional development. Alternative working patterns for many roles. Access to a confidential, professional support service. Discount schemes. Bicycle / season ticket loans. Enhanced parental, and adoption leave. Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year. In Navy Command 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 an apprenticeship as part of your role. Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service. In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver. An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you 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 often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact. Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full bachelors degree, or a masters degree. Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship. Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. 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 employer contribution of 28.97% 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. 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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. 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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. This vacancy assesses suitability through Success Profiles, the recruitment framework used within the Civil Service. Each element will be scored accordingly. Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability/Personal Statement providing experience and transferable skills relevant to the role, no more than 500 words.And CV job history with qualifications. At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Developing Self and Others When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others At Interview candidates will be required to provide verbal examples of the following Success Profile behaviours relevant to grade these can be work related or non-work related. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everyone irrespective of gender and ethnic group. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Your application must be completed by 23:55 on the closing date of the vacancy. Late submissions cannot be accepted. 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-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to 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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. 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 : Mr Gavin Hatch Email : gavin.hatch409mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. 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