Are you ready for a dynamic role that combines precision, responsibility, and teamwork? As an Ammunition Storekeeper, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient picking, issuing, and back-loading of ammunition and salvage brass.
In this role, you'll be responsible for issuing and receiving ammunition demands promptly and accurately. Attention to detail is essential to maintain inventory accuracy. You'll also co-ordinate logistics for ammunition collection and deliveries will be part of your daily tasks, and effective communication is critical, as you'll liaise with Divisional Instructors on ammunition matters. Additionally, you'll assist in sorting of salvage, and you'll also prepare salvage and containers for back-loading efficiently and safely.
Handling all demands for issue and receipts promptly is essential, and you'll maintain accurate records. Your availability for on-call duties and willingness to work overtime when required demonstrate your commitment. Adherence to Security Regulations, Local Standing Orders, and ADSL Local Procedures is a must. If any ammunition is missing, you'll report it immediately to management, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Keeping the areas around the compound clean and tidy promotes safety and efficiency. Adaptability is key, as you'll carry out any reasonable tasks requested by the Garrison Stores Manager or Stores Supervisor.
But first, meet the team...
With a 35-year contract, making soldiers' lives better is at the heart of everything we do at Aspire Defence Services.
Seriously, picture a heart (the real one) and imagine how hard it works to keep the body running, making sure every part gets exactly what it needs to thrive. That's our mission; to deliver a modern, fully serviced, flexible working environment for soldiers.
And just as the heart needs certain parts to keep the body alive, we need the dedication and commitment of our people to support our customers. We deliver a broad range of services for one-third of the British Army living and working on our patch, and we're proud of the work we do.
We're all about nurturing great teams, and our award-winning safety and wellbeing initiatives are built on keeping an eye out for one another and having a good work-life balance.
In addition to being part of our team, you'll also get...
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as the option to buy and sell holiday.
- Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%, plus individual life assurance.
- A shopping discounts scheme
- Employee assistance and health and wellbeing check ins
- Reward and recognition to celebrate outstanding achievements.
- Free on-site parking
- On call allowance
Ready to join the team?
To be successful in this role you will need to have the qualifications of Authorised Representative (Road), Unit Ammunition Storeman and Forklift License; all of which can be obtained in post. A minimum of NVQ1 in Warehouse and Distribution, or equivalent, is essential, as is a Clean Driving Licence B Category.
A basic understanding of Health and Safety and good customer service skills are a must for this role, as is basic understanding of the Authority's regulations including DOMER.
Location: Warminster
Salary: up to £25,000
Please note: Our garrisons are tobacco free working environments. As part of this role, you will be required to obtain security clearance prior to starting with us.
ADSL has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the right to live and work in the UK. If you are invited to an interview, you will be asked to bring with you original copies of documentation that provides evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. Applicants needing skilled worker sponsorship may not be suitable for this post due to the immediacy of the appointment. If you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to ADSL verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. We guarantee that candidates will be given the same consideration and will pass through our established procedures. Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.