Production Operative

Job summary

Do you want to join Defence and play your part in supporting our Armed Forces to operate effectively?

Come and join us for an exciting opportunity working within the Operational Energy Authority, where you will be able to contribute, develop and evolve within this new forward thinking organisation as it moves towards its vision for transforming the existing Defence Fuels enterprise.

We have an exciting and interesting opportunity as a Production Operative at West Moors Defence Petroleum Fuel Depot. The depot is part of the Operational Energy Authority and is responsible for the fuel outputs including future projects, management of business as usual procurement activity and delivery of Fuel, Lubricants and Associated Products (FLAPS) support provided by the Petroleum Depot.

The purpose of this role is to assist in ensuring operational outputs required of the Petroleum Depot in respect of Oils, Lubricants and Packed fuel supply to the Front Line Commands is met. This is conducted by the accurate selection of stock for issue, preparation of paperwork for timely and efficient delivery and/or processing, preparation, washing and filling of jerricans.

Working in the Logistics Operations team, you will assist us in storing, maintaining and issuing of material and processing the supporting documentation. This is a highly varied and hands on role which will see you support the depot across a full range of activities.

You will be required to select stock from warehouses for issue, prepare relevant paperwork for timely and efficient delivery, whilst ensuring that receipts are filed for stock received for accurate stock take checks.

Working both individually and as part of a team, you will support all activities related to the inspection and classification of returned jerricans, oil and lubricant pallets, including maintenance and daily servicing of all equipment prior to 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. 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. https://www.hse.gov.uk/

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

In this role you will be entrusted to:

Stock Selection

• Ensure that the commodity and quantity of stock picked matches the details entered on the ‘Pick List’ and is selected from the correct storage location.
• Check the stock quantity in the storage location before and after each issue and annotate the Stack Tally Card with the correct details. Ensure that any error is brought to the attention of department manager.

Packaging

• Pack the stores in accordance with the requirements of the relevant regulations governing the particular mode of transport for the individual consignment.
• Produce the address label using the Warehouse Management System in use and pass the paperwork to the Traffic Clerk for production of transport documents. Produce the necessary paperwork to enable consignments to move depending on the mode of transport.

Packed Fuel Production

• Conduct routine user maintenance and daily servicing of all equipment prior to use. Report all faults to the Team Leader.
• The inspection and classification of returned jerricans and metal pallets carrying out cleaning, patch painting and minor repairs as required.
• All serviceable jerricans are to be “processed” which includes the decanting of residual fuel, inspection for serviceability, de-rusting and patch painting where necessary, removal of illegible and application of new markings, replacement of lid seal.
• Under supervision, the safe operation of jerrican washing and filling equipment in support of the pre-determined filling programme.

Decanting

• Conducting decanting operations to either re-pack, or dispose of, fuel and lubricant products; this may include the operation of the Waste Fuel Installation.

Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operation

This role includes operating a range of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), as well as manual handling & loading / unloading of vehicles and shipping containers. Once in post, you will be expected to undergo a MHE medical prior to be trained to operate this equipment. Training will be provided where necessary with the expectation of achieving competency within 6 months. As a qualified MHE Operator ensure that pre and post operational checks are completed with diligence and accurately recorded. Any fault found is reported to the MHE Supervisor and obtaining a replacement vehicle if considered necessary.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend and qualify Hazardous Goods training to pack stock for onward movement in accordance with current regulations.
• Is a member of the site’s Pollution Response Team.
• Be prepared to work as part of another team when required.
• When required, the Production Operative may carry out Duty ‘On Call’ responsibilities for out of hours activities on a rotation basis.

Any other duties designated by the Team Leader

Person specification

We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated, team players and highly organised applicants. Within this role you may deal with both internal and external stakeholders of various grades and therefore you must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Other essential specifications we require from applicants are;

• An adaptable team player, with experience of working collaboratively and confidently with others yet is comfortable using initiative when working alone
• Demonstrable experience of working within a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise workload

Workplace arrangements

The post holder must work from the location listed in the Location section of the advert. This post requires you to be working onsite at the Defence Petroleum Depot five days per week.

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).

Other benefits for Operational Energy Authority 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
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle / season ticket loans
• Enhanced paternal and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• Free onsite parking
• Free onsite gymnasium
• Onsite cafeteria
• 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%