Army - Stores and Equipment Coordinator

Job summary

The British Army protects the United Kingdom’s interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper. The Army is supported by a large workforce of MOD Civil Servants. This civilian workforce provides a vast range of roles such as teachers, firefighters and psychologists to logisticians, financiers, project and programme managers and policy staff all of whom enable the Army to deliver its core outputs.

Headquarters 2nd Medical Group, which falls under Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC), is responsible for force generating, preparing and commanding deployed hospital care and specialist clinical capabilities in support of worldwide commitments with Allies and partners. The Group commands nine Multi-Role Medical Regiments, which provide and deliver primary and secondary healthcare. They recruit, retain, train and generate specialist medical capability Force Elements (FEs) to support operations overseas and within the UK, while maintaining interoperability and driving innovation through Warfare Development (WARDEV).

This post is part of 243 Multi-Role Medical Regiment located in Keynsham, Bristol. They report to the Unit’s Quartermaster and responsible for the control and daily maintenance of the stores and equipment held in within the Unit, from both military and civilian sources. They’re responsible for the documentary accounting for all items held, ensuring equipment etc is recorded and maintained to high standard, ready for use.

Please note: This role involves regular manual handling activities, including lifting items and carrying stock and equipment, loading and unloading vehicles, and placing and retrieving items from storage shelving, including shelving above head height. All manual handling activities are undertaken in accordance with Health and Safety procedures.

Further information on manual handling can be found in the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance. HSE: Information about health and safety at work

Job description

This post will work closely with civilian and military colleagues, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely supply of equipment and materials. Full training will be provided on using MOD systems for stock control and inventory. Key responsibilities:

• Control and oversee all types of stores, equipment and clothing held on the following accounts:
  • Unit Equipment Table
  • Medical Equipment Table
  • Fuels, Lubricants and Industrial Gases
  • Unit Spares Account
  • Special Tools and Equipment
• Receipt and dispose of stores in accordance with DLF (Defence Logistic Framework) and current regulations.
• Issue and receive stores and equipment in accordance with DLF and current regulations.
• Maintain an up to date working knowledge of systems such as MJDI, JAMES, MyHR, and CHURCHILL.
• Complete all issue vouchers and accounts documentation.
• Clearance of receipt vouchers.
• Ensure all items leaving or returning to the stores are correctly accounted for. Ensure all stores and equipment on charge, being stored, issued and/or received are clean and serviceable.
• Locate stores in the correct storage area and in such a way that it will not present a danger to personnel in the storage area.
• Present equipment for scheduled inspections in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Comply with all relevant Health and Safety at Work Act regulations and MOD/Unit policies.
• Liaise with outside agencies and contractors regarding maintenance, repair and calibration of unit equipment.

Person specification

Essential skills required:

• Experience working in a stores, logistics, warehouse, administration or customer service environment, with the ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to build positive working relationships, manage competing priorities and adapt to changing demands in a busy environment.
• Understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures, including manual handling, alongside a reliable and responsible approach to maintaining accurate records and handling equipment.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Desirable skills:

• Experience working within a military unit environment.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £24,549, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,111 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Army civil servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities

Learning and Development:

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 a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.

Hybrid Working:

We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuring you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. However, recognising the benefits of face to face working, especially for new joiners, there is an expectation that you would be in the office at least 60% of the time (3 days a week).

Please Note:

• 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.
• 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 em