Explosives Accounting Systems (EAS) Operator

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 role for an Explosives Accounting Systems Operator.

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.

As the Explosives Accounting Systems Operator you will be responsible for the stock register for explosives. You will provide accurate updates to the system, manipulating the data to update customers on key dates regarding expiry dates and locations etc.

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.

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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.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Competence in the use of IT and accounting control systems/databases.
• 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).

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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.

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

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 £7,830 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.”

This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.

Job contact :

• Name :Dstl Recruitment Team
• Email :dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email :dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk