Job Description

Details

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Reference number

401127
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Salary

23,116
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Industrial
Skill Zone 2###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

MOD - Air###

Type of role

Operational Delivery###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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RAF Marham, Upper Marham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9NP.

About the job

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Job summary

This stores operative positing is within a flying squadron in the Ministry of Defence(MOD). The Sqn Tool Stores or 'Issuing Centre' functions as the centralised secure

hold for all maintenance tools from Test and Measuring equipment to on aircraft handheld tools. It is the first level within an effective tool control system and is

essential to ensuring legal compliance with orders and the Quality Management System of the organisation.This dynamic position is critical to in the safe maintenance

and operation of aircraft underpinning defence output. The daily management of this store will involve a wide range of activities from correctly accounting and controlling

the transaction of contents through to scheduling maintenance requirements and undertaking continuous improvement.###

Job description

The Tools Storekeeper will be responsible to Engineering Management, to carry out the following tasks in accordance with Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Policy:

Responsible for the daily operation of the Issuing Centre, including controlling the issue/return of all tools and equipment as well as their maintenance. Providing oversight for equipment inventories and the maintenance of Main Operating Base and deployable hand tools, toolkits and tool tally boards held within
the Sqn's Tool Issue Centre.
Management of Test and Measuring Equipment including the assurance of regular mandated servicing schedules. Engagement with third party contractors to facilitate the management and control
of tools within their area of responsibility.
Accurate updating and maintaining of the electronic maintenance recording and forecasting system. Apply and enforce all appropriate and necessary Health & Safety measures and MAA
means of compliance.
The working pattern is based on a 37 hour week over 5 days, Monday to Friday.This is subject to amendment with business need. ###

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Able to work independently, exercise judgement and demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving.

Takes pride in providing a high-quality service, with a keen eye of detail and delivering at pace in accordance with defined procedures.

Proficient in the use of the Microsoft 365 suite and applications such as MS Teams, SharePoint, Planner, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and One Note.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Ability to work as part of an effective team on ad-hoc tasks.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Highly organised, with good time management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise workloads to maximise productivity.

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience within the Defence Air Environment and knowledge of MAA engineering practices.

Previous experience with the distribution and control of aircraft tools as well as their maintenance.

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Licences

Full UK Driving Licence###

Qualifications

(GCSE English - Grade C/Equivalent)###

Languages

English###

Behaviours

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


Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 23,116, Ministry of Defence contributes 6,696 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Free parking Discounted gym membership An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - 250-5000 per year.

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.


Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.


The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.


MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
At

sift

, you will be assessed against your CV and the following:

Behaviour

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Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service

Experience

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

When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.


At

interview

, you will be assessed against the following

Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk


As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.


Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.###

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.###

Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Warrant Officer 2 Paul James Email : paul.james683@mod.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk ###

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.