De&s Logistics Support Operative
4 days ago
**Details**:
**Reference number**:
- 232834**Salary**:
- £19,885- per annum (plus benefits).
**Grade**:
- Other- Level 1 (Administrator/Specialist)**Contract type**:
- Permanent**Business area**:
- MOD - Defence Equipment & Support - Integrated Logistics**Type of role**:
- Defence Operations
- Logistics
- Operational Delivery**Working pattern**:
- Flexible working, Full-time**Number of posts**:
- 2Contents
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About the job
**Benefits**:
Things you need to know
Location
- Defence Munitions Plymouth, Ernesettle Lane, Plymouth, PL5 2TXAbout the job
**Summary**:
At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we're here to provide for the Army, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force, as they serve our country all over the world. We support those on the front line by providing smarter tech. Vehicles that go further, and faster. Newer, more effective equipment for land, sea, and air. We deliver the kit the UK military needs to maintain advantage and stay protected, as they protect life at home and overseas.
Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skillset, if you’re driven to set new standards, find your place at DE&S.
Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?
**Job description**:
Our Integrated Logistics (ILog) function manages and delivers the tools, parts and in-service support that keep vehicles and equipment well-maintained, from their first launch to the day they’re retired from service. We're pleased to offer challenging and interesting careers that bring a sense of pride and purpose. By joining our team, you’ll find yourself a role where your voice is heard, your impact is felt, and your contribution is recognised.
You'll also benefit from plenty of opportunities for development, access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution. You’ll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women’s Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, Disability Network - and many more. We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we’re pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life.
We have exciting opportunities for motivated and enthusiastic Logistics Support Operatives to join our Defence Munitions team here at DE&S. Defence Munitions receive, store, maintain and issue a wide range of munitions used by the UK armed forces to train protect and serve all over the world
As a Logistics Support Operative, you will work on a range of tasks related to Defence Munitions, ranging from, receipting, storage issuing and managing our inventory. You will also have the opportunity to work on a range of associated documentation and IT support, all to ensure that our armed forced are correctly supplied in a timely and effective fashion.
The work is often undertaken in unusually difficult or challenging environments, e.g., outside in poor weather or working at heights, within confined spaces and with materials such as explosives or live ammunition.
We are keen to support your professional development within this sector and therefore we will provide training in explosives and non-explosives stores accounting, various logistics systems and the through life management of explosive and non-explosive inventory warehousing activities including road, rail, and waterfront support.
You may be required to travel for this training.
A full medical check is required if successful in the post, the offer will be based on passing this check.
These roles are 100% site based. The usual working hours are Monday-Thursday - 0730-1600, Friday - 0730-1230
Please note attendance to the stated site will be required for these positions.
We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our **CV guidance** before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.
**Responsibilities**:
In this role, you will be entrusted with:
- Operating a variety of Mechanical Handling Equipment including cranes and vehicles
- Carrying out all manual/mechanical operations in a safe and recognised manner to comply with local and departmental policy and procedures
- Ensuring compliance with current safe handling instructions and storage and handling equipment procedures
- Carrying out before, during and after pre-use checks on mechanical handling equipment
- 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 issues are thoroughly checked paperwork or computer records are correctly completed
- Monitoring explosives safety including maintaining explosives limits and environmental conditions within the explosives processing facilities conduct assembly and dis-assembly, exam
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