Production Operative

Do you want to join Defence and play your part in supporting our Armed Forces to operate effectively?
Come and join us for an exciting opportunity working within the Operational Energy Authority, where you will be able to contribute, develop and evolve within this new forward thinking organisation as it moves towards its vision for transforming the existing Defence Fuels enterprise.
We have an exciting and interesting opportunity as a Production Operative at West Moors Defence Petroleum Fuel Depot. The depot is part of the the Operational Energy Authority and is responsible for the Dir Sp Ops fuel outputs including future projects, management of business as usual procurement activity and delivery of Fuel, Lubricants and Associated Products (FLAPS) support provided by the Petroleum Depot.
The purpose of this role is to assist in ensuring that operational outputs required of the Petroleum Depot in respect of Oils, Lubricants and Packed fuel supply to the Front Line Commands is met. This is to be carried out by the accurate selection of stock for issue, preparation of paperwork for timely and efficient delivery and/or processing, preparation, washing and filling of jerricans.
Working in the Logistics Operations team, you will assist us in storing, maintaining and issuing of material and processing the supporting documentation. This is a highly varied and hands on role which will see you support the depot across a full range of activities.
You will be required to select stock for issue, prepare relevant paperwork for timely and efficient delivery, whilst ensuring that receipts are filed for stock received for accurate stock take checks.
Working both individually and as part of a team, you will support all activities related to the inspection and classification of returned jerricans, oil and lubricant pallets, including maintenance and daily servicing of all equipment prior to use.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you!, + Ensure that the commodity and quantity of stock picked matches the details entered on the ‘Pick List’ and is selected from the correct storage location.
+ Check the stock quantity in the storage location before and after each issue and annotate the Stack Tally Card with the correct details. Ensure that any error is brought to the attention of department manager.
Packaging
+ Pack the stores in accordance with the requirements of the relevant regulations governing the particular mode of transport for the individual consignment.
+ Produce the address label using the Warehouse Management System in use and pass the paperwork to the Traffic Clerk for production of transport documents. Produce the necessary paperwork to enable consignments to move depending on the mode of transport.
Packed Fuel Production
+ Conduct routine user maintenance and daily servicing of all equipment prior to use. Report all faults to the Team Leader.
+ The inspection and classification of returned jerricans and metal pallets carrying out cleaning, patch painting and minor repairs as required.
+ All serviceable jerricans are to be “processed” which includes the decanting of residual fuel, inspection for serviceability, de-rusting and patch painting where necessary, removal of illegible and application of new markings, replacement of lid seal.
+ Under supervision, the safe operation of jerrican washing and filling equipment in support of the pre-determined filling programme.
Decanting
+ Conducting decanting operations to either re-pack, or dispose of, fuel and lubricant products; this may include the operation of the Waste Fuel Installation.
Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operation
This role includes operating a range of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), as well as manual handling & loading / unloading of vehicles and shipping containers. Once in post, you will be expected to undergo a MHE medical prior to be trained to operate this equipment. Training will be provided where necessary with the expectation of achieving competency within 6 months. As a qualified MHE Operator ensure that pre and post operational checks are completed with diligence and accurately recorded. Any fault found is reported to the MHE Supervisor and obtaining a replacement vehicle if considered necessary.
Additional Responsibilities:
+ Is a member of the site’s Pollution Response Team.
+ Be prepared to work as part of another team when required.
+ When required, the Production Operative may carry out Duty ‘On Call’ responsibilities for out of hours activities on a rotation basis.
Any other duties designated by the Production Team Leader, Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
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.
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Selection process details
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (Word count: 250)
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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.
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We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated, team players and highly organised applicants. Within this role you may deal with both internal and external stakeholders of various grades and therefore you must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Other essential specifications we require from applicants are;
+ An adaptable team player, with experience of working collaboratively and confidently with others yet is comfortable using initiative when working alone
+ Demonstrable experience of working within a fast-paced environment
+ Good communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Demonstrable ability to prioritise workload

Alongside your salary of £22,011, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,376 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Alongside your salary of £22011, Ministry of Defence contributes £5942 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 average employer contribution of 28.97%
Other benefits for Operational Energy Authority civil servants include:
+ 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
+ A very competitive pension scheme
+ Personal & professional development
+ Access to a confidential, professional support service
+ Discount schemes
+ Bicycle / season ticket loans
+ Enhanced paternal and adoption leave
+ Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
+ Free onsite parking and gymnasium