Job description for Logistics Support Operative

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is looking for a motivated and talented person to join the Defence Munitions (DM) team as a Logistics Support Operative, based at Sennybridge Training Area (SENTA), one of the UK’s leading military training facilities.

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the provision of General Munitions (GM) and Complex Weapons (CW), helping ensure the Armed Forces are equipped and ready for operations. With full training and support, you’ll manage the receipt, storage, maintenance, and issue of munitions and equipment from both the MoD and industry partners.

You’ll develop expertise in logistics systems (Log IS) and adopt a flexible, multi-skilled approach to wider depot operations, working in line with departmental policies. The work may be conducted in an unusually difficult or hazardous environment, including working outside in poor inclement weather conditions, working at heights or in confined spaces.

Please note the following:

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.

This role is 100% site based at the Sennybridge Training Area which is situated 6 miles from the LD3 8PN postcode, in a remote area with no public transport options. It is full time, working 37 hours a week. The usual hours are 8:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 8:00 – 15:30 on Friday. There will also be some travel required to the DM Kineton site, for training.

Reporting to the WOME Logistics and General Munitions Manager, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to national defence within a high-impact team.

What you’ll be doing

• Adopting a multi-skilled philosophy and approach in supporting wider depot operations and activities in accordance with local and departmental policy and procedures.
• Become familiar with and adhering to all Risk Assessments relevant to the task.
• Undertaking the physical count of explosives and non-explosives assets held on materiel accounting systems, completing necessary documentation to verify location, quantity, quality, material condition, and availability of assets.
• Operating all Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) and ensuring pre and post use checks are conducted in accordance with local and departmental policy and procedures, and checking sheets are completed.
• Ensuring that all issues and receipts of stores are thoroughly checked, and paperwork is correctly completed.
• Ensuring all palletised loads are prepared and documented in accordance with the relevant Unit Load Specification.
• Ensuring compliance with current Safe Handling Instructions Munitions (SHIM’s) and Storage and Handling equipment Procedures (SHEP’s).
• Assisting with all logistics, storage, and planning activities to ensure that customers’ requirements are met on time and in full.

Person specification

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

• Experience of working within a customer-focused team environment, delivering to tight timescales (Lead Criterion).
• Knowledge of inventory and warehousing.
• Basic IT skills using Microsoft Office tools.(Training will be provided for bespoke computer systems).
• Recent 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:

• Core Behaviour 1: Working together – CSBC2
• Core Behaviour 2: Delivering at pace – CSBC2
• Technical Competence 1: Making evidence-based decisions – Awareness level
• Technical Competence 2: Customer service – Awareness level

 Offered 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.

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.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

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