We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics and General Munitions (GM) Support Operative, based at our Defence Munitions (DM) Gosport site.

Defence Munitions Receive, Store, Maintain & Issue a wide range of munitions that are used by the UK armed forces to train, protect, and serve anywhere in the world. Our Defence Munitions staff work closely with DE&S project teams and front-line commands to ensure our troops have the right items at the right time. We work as an important part of the wider MoD establishment that supports, procures, and supplies our troops, providing them with a range of munitions from bullets, shells, Pyrotechnics including and complex weapons.

As a Logistics and GM Support Operative, you will work on a range of tasks related to Defence Munitions, ranging from receipting, storage issuing and managing inventory. You will also have opportunities to work on a range of associated documentation and IT systems to help ensure our Armed Forces receive the supplies they need accurately, efficiently, and on time.

As a Logistics and GM Support Operative, you will be part of a dedicated team working in one of two key areas. the first role is in our Logistics team, where you will be ensuring that all issues and receipts of stores are thoroughly checked, confirming all operations are carried out in a safe manner and assisting with logistics, storage, and planning activities to ensure that customers’ requirements are met on time. Our second role is in the General Munitions department, where you’ll be making sure that munitions and explosives are handled in a safe and efficient manner, maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within the explosives processing facilities, and completing non-intrusive processing tasks as required onboard HM Ships & Submarines and other military establishments.

In this hands-on role, you’ll develop a broad range of skills across all areas of General Munitions Processing including examination, repair, packing, and working with IT systems. You will start under supervision but quickly build confidence and competence as you gain experience.

You will become multi-skilled, operating a variety of equipment such as Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE), vehicles, cranes, and lifting gear. With full training provided, you’ll also become proficient in using hand tools, making this a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for those who enjoy practical work and continuous learning.

Please note the following before applying: 

• This role is 100% site based, with some travel to our other sites being necessary. A subsistence 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
• The standard hours for the position are 37 per week, Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:15, and Friday 07:30 – 12:30
• Comprehensive training provided on the safe and effective use of Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE)

 What you’ll be doing

• When processing, adhere to production schedules/targets with due regard to safety, time, cost and quality
• Conduct packing, repacking and marking activities (painting and remarking of ammunition containers to required specification detailed in the relevant Ammunition Working Drawing
• Ensure all palletised loads are prepared and documented in accordance with the relevant Unit Load Specification (ULS)
• Handle munitions and explosives in a safe and efficient manner
• Carry out before, during and after pre-use checks on Mechanical Handling Equipment
• 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 Her Majesty’s Ships and other military establishments

Person specification

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

• Basic understanding of IT systems, including the use of Microsoft Office tools
• Experience of working within a team

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

• Customer Service – Awareness
• Distribution and Warehousing – Awareness
• Working together – CSBC2
• Delivering at pace – CSBC2

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £25,400, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,358 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.

Conflicts of Interest:

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

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