Magazine Worker (Mw) Energetics Enclosure

Dstl's Energetics Enclosure (EE) is expanding and your next role could see you providing on-site direct support on explosive tasks.
We have an exciting roles for an EE Magazine Worker.
For this role you will have effective communication skills, pay attention to detail and be comfortable working in a team.
You will adhere to safe working practices and appreciate the need for others to do the same.
You may have experience working with energetics, or transferable skills from a warehouse environment, either way we look forward to  hearing from you.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas.
We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
Job description As the Magazine Worker you will be accountable for the receipt, storage and issuing of explosive articles.
Supported by your supervisor, you will ensure relevant paperwork and compliance is completed.
You will take pride in ensuring your tasks are completed safely, flagging any issues with facilities etc.
allowing them to be dealt with promptly.
Safety at Dstl •    You must appreciate and be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and others; •    You will use safe working practices ensuring that you and your colleagues report any unsafe practices, big or small.
You are empowered to stop work where you feel it is unsafe; •    You will, follow safety guidelines, respecting and contributing to a strong Dstl safety culture.
Please see full Job descriptions at the bottom of the page  Important Information Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats.
For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role.
If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Person specification We are looking for someone who has: •    Produce and maintain accurate stock records.
•    Pay attention to detail.
•    Ability to effectively host visitors.
•    Ability to stay calm in an emergency.
•    Competence in using Microsoft Office software products, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
•    Hold a full UK driving licence (manual).
Please see full job descriptions at the bottom of the page If you are a current Dstl employee you must ensure your line manager is aware of your application and the potential situation regarding release dates, if successful and a start date is not agreed it could result in the job offer being withdrawn.
Qualifications Mathematics GCSE grade 4/C or above, English GCSE grade 4/C or above (or equivalent which may include a relevant OME qualification).
Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Working Together Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Benefits Benefits  Dstl's full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ).
In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers.
Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working :  Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g.
working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e.
working term-time only).
Working hours:  Flexibility around your working day (e.g.
start time, finish time).
Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work:  Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team.
This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave:  25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family:  Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development:  Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree).
Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions.
Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities:  Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Pension:  Alongside your salary Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes a minimum of £6,450 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides." Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using  Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team ****** and we will do all we can to support you.
The first sift will take place week commencing the 4th November with the final sift being week commencing 18th November Interviews will be arranged from 13th-15th November following the first sift, and final interviews will take place week commencing 2nd December 2024 Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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  developed vetting (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.
This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
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.
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) .