Job Title: Logistics Administrator
Salary: £24,637.57 per annum
Position Type: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: HMS Collingwood, Stores - CERES Building, Newgate Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, England, PO14 1AS
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an experienced and versatile team dedicated to delivering first-class services to our world-class Armed Forces personnel. Based primarily in an office/storeroom environment at HMS Collingwood, the successful candidate will take on a customer-focused Stores Administrator role, supporting the military community by ensuring the efficient control and availability of stored items. Training will be provided where appropriate.
Position Overview
The Stores Administrator will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including raising purchase orders using the Contracting, Processing & Finance (CP&F) system and demanding specialist equipment using the Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) stores accounting application. These systems are specific to the role, and full training will be provided if required.
The role involves supporting the wider business with purchase order queries, assisting with obtaining quotes, and finalising purchase requisitions for indirect materials. The successful candidate will communicate effectively with stakeholders, suppliers, and users to ensure smooth purchasing processes and business operations. Accurate monitoring and recording of purchase transactions is essential.
The post holder will develop and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders, promoting a culture of customer service excellence. Health and safety compliance is a key part of the role, and the successful candidate will actively adhere to safe working practices and legal requirements. The position may also involve undertaking additional tasks as assigned by the Line Manager, including leading changes to meet emerging business needs.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who is well-organised, precise, and confident, with excellent communication skills and the ability to contribute effectively at all levels. The ideal candidate will be versatile, intuitive, and professional, displaying good judgement and absolute integrity. A proactive, calm, and self-motivated approach is essential, particularly when responding to changing business needs or customer demands.
The successful candidate will be reliable, presentable, and a strong ambassador of MITIE's values. They must have proven experience in a warehouse or stores environment, and be IT literate with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. A proven track record in delivering quality, customer-facing services is required, as is the ability to adapt to last-minute changes and meet tight deadlines.
A good standard of education is expected, ideally with English and Mathematics at grade C or equivalent. The role may occasionally require local travel to provide cover at other sites. While experience with the MOD's MJDI system is desirable, training can be provided for the right candidate.
Additional Information
MOD security clearance and DBS Standard required. To meet national security vetting requirements, you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years to gain a Counter Terrorist Check, 5 years for Security Clearance and 10 years for Developed Vettingprior to the date of application. All Developed Vetted posts are required to be UK Nationals.
Proof of right to work in UK essential.
The Contract operates a 37.5 hour working week between the hours of 0730 and 1700 Mon to Fri only.
Required to wear approved company work wear.
Additional information for internal applicants
Please ensure that you discuss your application with your current line manager before formally applying. Please note that internal job moves are subject to the standard terms for the post being advertised. Enhanced terms cannot be honoured.