Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Defence Munitions Plymouth, Ernesettle Lane, Plymouth, Devon. PL5 2TX 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or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.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 seeking a great career opportunity? As a WOME (Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions, and Explosives) Support Operative, you will engage in tasks related to Defence Munitions, including receipting, storage, issuing, and inventory management. Your role will also encompass associated documentation and IT support, ensuring that our armed forces receive timely and effective supplies. You will be working on site, in our warehouses, and on-board docked naval vessels, adhering to safety guidelines and procedures to ensure the safe, effective, and consistent handling and storage of ammunition and explosives. You will be a proactive team player who can adapt to frequently changing, customer-focused environments. The work is physically demanding and often takes place in challenging conditions, such as poor weather, at height, in confined spaces, working over water and with materials like explosives or live ammunition. Comprehensive training will be provided, covering explosives and non-explosives stores accounting, inventory management, and the use of various warehouse/logistics IT systems. You will gain expertise in the through-life management of explosive and non-explosive inventory, including road and waterfront support. Additionally, there is an opportunity to work towards a National Occupational Standard (NOS) portfolio qualification. Please note the following This role is 100% site based, with some travel to our other sites being necessary. A sustenance allowance is provided. Applicants must be over 18 years old to apply, due to the Explosive Handling Regulations. A full medical check is required before taking up the post, and the job offer will be contingent on its outcome. What youll be doing Handling munitions and explosives in a safe and efficient manner. Operating a variety of Manual Handling Equipment (MHE), including cranes and vehicles and various hand tools. Maintaining a high standard of security, cleanliness and housekeeping within the explosives storage and processing facilities. Checking all routine and/or priority receipts and that issues are investigated, and any paper and computer records are accurately completed. Assisting with all logistics and storage activities to ensure that customers requirements are met on time and in full, this may include working on-board HM Ships & Submarines and other military establishments. Processing in adherence to production schedules/targets regarding safety, time, cost, and quality. Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria : Some knowledge of inventory and warehousing. Basic IT skills in MS packages. (Training will be provided for a range of bespoke computer systems). Experience working within a customer-focused team environment, delivering to tight timescales. Examples of working in a physically demanding environment In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Distribution and warehousing - awareness Making evidence-based decisions - awareness Communicating and Influencing CSBC2 Working together 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 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-Onsite 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. Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. 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 : Aaron Frith - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist Email : aaron.frith102mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : aaron.frith102mod.gov.uk Attachments DES Success Profile Behaviours Opens in new window (pdf, 10MB) DES_Operational Delivery Technical Competences FY22-23 Updated - Copy 01082024 (1) Opens in new window (pdf, 9MB) Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail