42831 - Store Person - Lock Store

£18,884 - £20,420
1
12 Months
North East, Yorkshire and the Humber
York
HMP FULL SUTTON - MAIN STORES YORK, Y041 1PS
AO
E
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working
Administration / Corporate Support, Estates, Logistics

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce and pride ourselves as being an employer of choice. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity. 

The Estates Directorate offers flexible working subject to local agreement. This post is advertised as Permanent & Full Time, part-time applicants will be considered under job share arrangements.

The unit is supportive of and encourages flexible working and compressed hours candidates will also be considered. Non-civil service candidates would typically start on the pay band minimum.

Overview

The Estates Directorate is a customer focused organisation that exists to enable our customers to perform to their very best. We do this by providing high quality, easy to use services, and working environments that our customers want to work in, which support them to deliver their individual outputs efficiently. Our job is to manage one of the most diverse and complex estates in Government – this is hosted by the Ministry of Justice, and includes the estate of the Home Office, Prisons, Probation, MoJ HQ and Arm’s Length Bodies.

We provide specialist services including facilities management, health & safety, fire safety and security, technical design expertise, and sustainability. We also have business management teams who work in support of the entire Directorate. Each of our partners is supported by account management teams; we are responsible for a great deal - our portfolio consists of properties valued at £8.5bn for the MoJ alone.

We work closely with our cluster partners and the Government Property Agency, encouraging healthy collaboration and driving a professional service delivery approach. We strive for professional membership in our Directorate, encouraging our people to join the Government Property Profession.

We continue to deliver new ways of working across the estates cluster – leading on the scale and pace of activity for central government – proposing ways to achieve, and then providing, more dynamic and flexible work space, while driving down the cost of the estate. 

Team Overview

The Technical Locking team are a small remote regional based team that sit within the Project Delivery function of the MoJ Estates Directorate. The team provide and manage a service delivery operation that procures, stores, recycles and distributes HMPS locks and locking components to HMPPS and crown courts; providing technical knowledge and advice on all matters related to disclosures and key compromises and providing support to HMPPS on maintaining locking schedule and requisite Management Information (MI) in discharging the locking services contract. 

Job Description, Duties and Responsibilities –

Responsibilities will include the following:

  • Implement and maintain stock location systems and ensure that stock is held in the correct location
  • Unload/load suppliers’ vehicles in a safe and prompt manner
  • Collect and process promptly all goods that are delivered
  • Distribute received goods that are for collection and obtain a signed receipt
  • Manage stock levels in line with management procedures, applying clear mechanisms and processes for tracking, recording and monitoring stock identifying when minimum levels are being reached to re-order accordingly. Participate in bi-annual stock take - including the use of the Inventory system where required.
  • Check all secure lock requisitions for accuracy
  • Operate mechanical handling equipment as required
  • Return goods to suppliers and identify stock for recycling after confirmation from Line Manager/Lock Store Manager   
  • Respond to customer queries from HMPPS on status of orders submitted and deal with outside contractors/suppliers as required
  • Compliance with all PPE and Health & safety statutory regulations
  • Working collaboratively with immediate and wider team to identifying and implement more efficient working practices not administrative processes
  • Some travel to the Project Delivery team location in Canary Wharf may be required 

Expectations of post holder in executing the role

Post Holders are expected to demonstrate the ability to manage customer relationships at all levels across different stakeholder groups e.g. Prison Governors, Senior Managers and Suppliers

The post holder must have or be happy to apply for an Enhanced CRB level of security clearance

Skills and Experience

You should have experience of managing stock information and processes. The role is a physical, operative role.

You should be able to adapt to working practices, environment positively making recommendations for change and improved effectiveness in day to day tasks

You should have experience tackling problems and finding suitable solutions for end customer requirements – understanding and prioritising orders accordingly. 

Essential

  • Ability to handle complex telephone calls and orders, both incoming and outgoing, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret stock information to make appropriate decisions.
  • IT skills including proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Specialist skills and experience:

  • Experience/knowledge of stock management systems and stock taking

Highly Desirable

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, taking responsibility for outcomes
  • Knowledge of technical locking components

Qualifications

Desirable to have/willing to obtain fork lift driving qualification.

The role would be suitable for a Business Administration Apprenticeship subject to agreement with any successful candidate.

Behaviours

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process

Civil Service Behaviours.- Level 1

  • Changing & Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Working Together 

Flexible working hours

The Estates Directorate offers flexible working subject to local agreement.

Requests for reduced hours contracts will be considered in line with business needs.

Full time working pattern of 36hrs Monday-Friday

Desirable to have/willing to obtain fork lift driving qualification.

The role would be suitable for a Business Administration Apprenticeship subject to agreement with any successful candidate.

CTC level National Security Clearance is required for this role. Central Government policy dictates that applicants for National Security Clearance must be a resident in the UK for these minimum periods:

· CTC - 3 years

· SC - 5 years

· DV - 10 years

Working Arrangements & Further Information

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Flexible working hours

The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service.

There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Pension

The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

Training

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Support

  • A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
  • Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits,retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
  • For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers
  • Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
  • Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

Networks

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order

1-     To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com);

2-     To Ministry of Justice Resourcing (resourcing-services@justice.gov.uk);

3-     To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Grading Structure Review

The Ministry of Justice is currently undergoing a review of posts which are currently graded at Band A to realign our grading structure with the majority of the wider Civil Service.

Posts advertised at Band A may be graded at either Grade 6 or Grade 7 once the review has taken place.  

Interviews will expected to be held in Late April but exact dates TBN

20/04/2021, 23:55 hours.

If you require any assistance please call 0845 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Please quote the job reference - 42831.
Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC)

To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why. 

For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:

  • You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
  • You were studying abroad
  • You were living overseas with parents

In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.

Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.

if you feel that your application has not been treated in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance

We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.


Application form stage assessments

Experience
Statement of Suitability - 750 word limit

Interview stage assessments

There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.
Behaviours
Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Managing a Quality Service
Working Together
Strengths may also be assessed at interview but these are not shared in advance.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

· UK nationals

· nationals of the Republic of Ireland

· nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK

· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

· individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

· Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

This Vacancy is closed to applications.