Job description for Munitions Support Operative

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 you’ll 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 explosive’s 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

• • 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s 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 you’re 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 you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

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Further Information

• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Ready to join us as a Munitions Support Operative? Apply today.