HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, Devon
Job Summary
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK's nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we'll achieve the extraordinary.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week
Job Description
Come and join us at the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA). We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our team at an entry level. We're dedicated to supporting our people to learn, progress, and take that next career step - so let us know your ambitions and we'll be with you every step of the way. It is a great opportunity to launch your career and take on a meaningful and rewarding role supporting UK Defence.
As a Warehouse Operative, you will receive support, guidance, and training; both structured and on the job, to enable you to deliver a high-quality service that supports our customers' needs. You will store and distribute spares to platforms/equipment undergoing maintenance, requiring robust and time sensitive delivery of the inventory, using various Logistics Information Systems.
Working conditions include hazardous and regulated environments. It may also include inspection and aspects such as working outside in inclement weather, working at heights, confined spaces and/or in environments requiring special precautions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times and is provided.
This position is 100% site based with some flexibility on working hours.
Due to the security requirements of this role, applications are open to UK Nationals only.
Flexible and condensed working patterns can be considered for this post but due to security constraints the role is not suitable for hybrid working. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at
Come and join us at the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA). We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our team at an entry level. We're dedicated to supporting our people to learn, progress, and take that next career step - so let us know your ambitions and we'll be with you every step of the way. It is a great opportunity to launch your career and take on a meaningful and rewarding role supporting UK Defence.
As a Warehouse Operative, you will receive support, guidance, and training; both structured and on the job, to enable you to deliver a high-quality service that supports our customers' needs. You will store and distribute spares to platforms/equipment undergoing maintenance, requiring robust and time sensitive delivery of the inventory, using various Logistics Information Systems.
Working conditions include hazardous and regulated environments. It may also include inspection and aspects such as working outside in inclement weather, working at heights, confined spaces and/or in environments requiring special precautions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times and is provided.
This position is 100% site based with some flexibility on working hours.
Due to the security requirements of this role, applications are open to UK Nationals only.
Flexible and condensed working patterns can be considered for this post but due to security constraints the role is not suitable for hybrid working. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
* Logistics experience OR experience of working within a warehouse/team environment
* Communication skills, written and verbal
Desirable Criteria:
* Forklift Truck license/experience
* Logistics experience OR experience of working within a warehouse/team environment
* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
* Knowledge of basic Health and Safety Policies
* Understanding and awareness of Risk Assessment Process.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Delivering at Pace
* Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
* Managing Support, Supplier, and Customer Networks - Awareness
* Customer Service - Awareness
Alongside your salary of £27,500, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,966 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%
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This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances.
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.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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.
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
At Sift, you will be assessed on your;
Personal Statement: Which should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential / desirable requirements for the role.
Behaviours:
* Delivering at Pace
* Working Together
Technical:
* Managing Support, Supplier, and Customer Networks - Awareness
* Customer Service - Awareness
At Interview, you will be assessed on;
Personal Statement/ Experience - The panel will ask questions about your personal statement. Exploring your Past Experiences, Key Achievements or Qualifications.
Technical:
* Managing Support, Supplier, and Customer Networks - Awareness
* Customer Service - Awareness
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Interviews will be conducted over Microsoft Teams.
The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.
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 mitigation's can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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 (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
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 (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
* Name : David Coffin
* Email :
Recruitment team
* Email : DBSCivPers-
Further information
Please see Further Information document attached.