Job description for Warehouse Operative

Are you ready to take on an exciting and dynamic role where no two days are the same? We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Warehouse Operatives at Defence Munitions Glen Douglas – a unique and vital part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This is your chance to play a key role in supporting the Armed Forces, making a real difference.

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll be at the heart of operations, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of General Munitions and Complex Weapons. From receiving and storing to maintaining and issuing critical equipment, your work will directly support the MOD’s mission to equip the Armed Services. This role offers a fantastic mix of teamwork and independent working, giving you the chance to develop your skills and take on a variety of responsibilities. You’ll operate a wide range of mechanical handling equipment in our state-of-the-art warehouses, and you’ll also get hands-on experience with tasks like berthing, loading, and unberthing Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships at our deep-water jetty, as well as operating fixed machinery and securing ISO containers.

We need multi-skilled, flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, you’ll have a passion for safety and a commitment to following strict processes and procedures. Your attention to detail will ensure that ammunition and explosives are handled with the utmost care, maintaining the highest standards of safety and consistency.

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. You’ll be working in a unique environment, contributing to the defence and security of the nation. Plus, you’ll enjoy a 37-hour working week which is 100% site based, with a schedule that gives you your Friday afternoons free: Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30 and Friday: 08:00 – 13:00

 What you’ll be doing

• Ensure all routine and/or priority receipts and issues are thoroughly checked, and that paperwork or computer records are completed accurately.
• Handle munitions and explosives in a safe and efficient manner to comply with Safe Systems of Work.
• Assist with packing and unpacking of ISO Containers.
• Operate a variety of Mechanical Handling Equipment to carry out various driving duties, including loading, and unloading, delivering, or collecting units, and be proficient in the use of hand tools/wood working equipment as required for their duties. Full training will be provided adhering to Health and Safety regulations.
• Assist 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 and at other military establishments.
• As directed, assist other team members, or carry out additional ad-hoc tasks appropriate to the role.
• Maintain a high standard of security, cleanliness and housekeeping within the explosive’s storage and processing facilities.
• Monitor explosives safety including maintaining explosives limits and environmental conditions within the explosives storage processing facilities.
• Ensure all palletised loads are prepared and documented in accordance with the relevant Unit Load Specification.

Please note: Work will be conducted in mixed/varied working environments. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be always worn (and will be provided). Successful candidates will be expected to pass a Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) medical before they are permitted to operate any equipment.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Previous warehouse or stock management experience
• Basic IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office application tools
• Hold a Full UK manual transmission driving licence
• Over the age of 18 years old, due to Explosive Handling Regulations

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1: Working Together
• Core Behaviour 2: Delivering at Pace
• Technical Competence 1: Distribution and Warehousing – Awareness
• Technical Competence 2: Customer Service – Awareness

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 King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional 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.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles – Civil Service Commission
• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
• Civil Service Code: The Code – Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here. 

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

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 (CV Review) listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. 

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the relative importance of the assessed competencies as per the hierarchy below:

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 1
• 3rd: Technical Competencies
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise an additional assessment.

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints – Civil Service Commission