Senior Storekeeper within Defence Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract Training Organisation (DSTO)

Job summary

This skill zone 3 position within Base Supply Flight DSTO supply specialist is directly responsible to Officer Commanding (OC) BSF, RAF St Mawgan, for supporting the DSTO training section by meeting all its supply requirements. This includes ensuring that all equipment and stores are serviceable, readily available, and fit for use by both instructional staff and students.

The post holder is expected to deliver a safe, efficient and professional support service to the training environment. Responsibilities also include the supervision of staff within the scope of their authority, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and local procedures while maintaining a safe and effective working environment.

Duties also include carrying out duties within the BSF section such as ordering stationary for the units requirements & familiarisation within the Fuels & Lubricants (F&L) area of BSF.

All duties are to be carried out in accordance with relevant Joint Publications (JSP’s), Air Logistic Instructions (ALI’s) JSP 888, Health & Safety legislation, and working instructions.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

To oversee and supervise the AS1 DSTO Stores person, ensuring effective governance and compliance with all relevant Quality Assurance and Air procedures. Ensure all dangerous goods transported by air or road are prepared and dispatched in accordance with current national and international regulations.

Oversee the day-to-day operation of DSTO Stores, including planning, stock management, and the accurate maintenance of the local planning board.

Ensure all stores, equipment, and training assets are available, and issued in a timely manner to support the successful delivery of all DSTO survival courses, both within the UK and overseas.

Ensure the station requirements for stationary are met & working within the F&L area of BSF. This will include working as a competent operator of the Mechanical Transport Fuel Installation (MTFI)

Person specification

Essential Criteria.

Successful candidate must have or gain (as soon as practicable) the Dangerous goods by air & surface (Civil Aviation Authority accreditation).

Gain a certificate of competence (signed off locally) applicable to the day to day running of the stations MTFI, including overseeing MT diesel receipts.

Desired Criteria.

Experience using MJDI/JSP 888 or similar logistics management systems.

Knowledge of MOD logistics processes.

Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues.

Experience handling regulated materials such as fuels, gas cylinders and controlled waste streams.

After training, obtain Forklift Truck licence.

Gain MJDI Operators qualification. (This may require attending course remotely) Candidates will need to work towards this qualification when in post if not currently held.

Behaviours

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

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £26,390, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,645 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).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• MOD Discount Schemes
• Access to station gymnasium
• 25 days of paid annual leave, rising to 30 days on completion of 5 years service, plus leave for HM the King's birthday

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.

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Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

At sift, candidates will be assessed against the following:

Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 500 words demonstrating their skills and experience relevant to the advertised position.

Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.

At interview, candidates will be assessed against the following:

• Working Together
• Managing