Army - Armoury Storekeeper

Job summary

Army Training Centre Pirbright (ATC(P)), a dynamic and fast-paced military training environment. You will play a key role in supporting the operational effectiveness of the unit by ensuring the efficient management and distribution of equipment and supplies.

Responsible for delivering high quality, customer focused logistics support to both Permanent Staff and Recruits, as well as lodger units. This role is vital to maintaining the readiness and functionality of the training centre.

Responsible for the issuing and receipt of weapons and associate parts in accordance with current regulations and standing orders, whilst ensuring the security of all weapons and associated parts within the central armoury.

Job description

Main Role Responsibilities:

• Issuing and Receiving - Manage the issuing and receipt of weapons and associated parts in strict accordance with current regulations and standing orders.
• Security - Ensure the security of all weapons and associated parts within the central armoury, adhering to current regulations and local standing orders.
• Logistics - Oversee the delivery and collection of weapons to and from the armourer's shop.
• Fault Logging and Repairs - Log weapon faults and initiate the repair procedure promptly.
• Inventory Checks - Assist with registered numbers checks on weapons to maintain accurate records.
• Health and Safety - Maintain the workplace and environment in compliance with current Health and Safety Regulations for both colleagues and visitors.
• Storage - Ensure the correct storage of all weapons and associated parts.
• Training Support - Provide overtime support for training outputs, subject to authorisation.
• On-Call Duties - Be available on call to ensure security compliance, subject to authorisation.
• Rota-Based Scheduling - This position operates on a structured rota system to ensure consistent support across operational hours. Post holders are required to fulfil their contracted hours through a flexible shift pattern, which may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays, depending on operational needs as directed by the Chain of Command.
• Training Assurance - Ensure all training requiring armoury support is conducted without failure.
• JAMES Expertise - Act as the subject matter expert for the Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions (JAMES) system, ensuring equipment care is managed correctly in line with policy and compliance.
• Task Flexibility - Carry out duties commensurate with the appointment and MOD CS grade required by Line Manager or Chain of Command.

Person specification

Essential Skills Required:

• Attention to Detail – Ability to accurately issue, receive and account for weapons, equipment and associated parts whilst maintaining precise records and compliance with regulations.
• Security and Compliance Awareness – Understanding the importance of following security procedures, standing orders and MOD policies to safeguard weapons, equipment and sensitive assets.
• Customer Service and Communication – Ability to provide professional and responsive support to Permanent Staff, Recruits and lodger units, ensuring operational requirements are met effectively.
• Teamwork and Flexibility – Capable of working collaboratively within a military training environment, adapting to changing priorities, shift patterns and operational demands.
• IT and Administrative Skills – Competence in using inventory management systems such as JAMES, logging faults, maintaining records and supporting stock control and asset management activities.

Licences

UK driving licence with a minimum of Cat B entitlement.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £24,549, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,111 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Army civil servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Learning and Development
• Free on-site parking
• On-site coffee shop and café
• Free use of the gym facilities including a swimming pool

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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 (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

At the application stage, you will be assessed against the following criteria, listed in priority order:

• Behaviour - Delivering at Pace
• CV details to include job history

Where a large number of applications are received, an initial sift may be conducted against Delivering at Pace only. The remaining evidence submitted at the application stage will be assessed only if you are successful at this initial sift.

At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following criteria, listed in priority order:

• Experience
• Behaviour - Working Together
• Behaviour - Managing a Quality Service

Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be held in person. We endeavour to keep to these time frames