Magazine Worker - Energetics Enclosure
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Department
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Location
- Salisbury
- Openings
- 3 posts
- Grade
- EO
- Salary
- £28,039 to £30,633
- Closing
- 23 days left
- Profession
- Operational Delivery
- Contract
- Permanent
- Security clearance
- SC
- Working pattern
- Full-time
Job summary
Technical Enabling Services (Energetics Enclosure (EE)) deliver high hazard enabling services ensuring compliance and adherence to best practice safety standards to maximise science and technology outputs for Defence.
The function provides the safe management of Ordnance, Munition and Explosive (OME) and associated energetics facilities in accordance with MOD Explosive regulations. This is achieved through monitoring of Ordnance, Munition and Explosive (OME) stockpiles within allocated magazines, to ensure correct storage conditions are maintained in accordance with MOD Explosive Storage Regulations.
What they’re looking for
- You will be able to demonstrate a proactive and organised approach to work, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively, adapt to changing operational requirements and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be confident in producing and maintaining accurate records and using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, to support day-to-day activities. You will hold a full UK manual driving licence and be able to safely undertake manual handling tasks in line with relevant guidance and procedures.
- You will be able to demonstrate experience of working within a storage, logistics or operational environment, including working with or around Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE). You will have an understanding of site security requirements, health and safety responsibilities and the importance of maintaining safe and compliant working practices. You will also be able to identify and raise potential issues relating to facilities or infrastructure and have experience of supervising visitors, ensuring they follow site rules, security requirements and safety procedures.
- For more information on the job profile, see the job profile attached below.
Behaviours you’ll be assessed on
This advert says the panel will score you against these behaviours at EO level. Each one links to worked examples.
Job description
You will support the safe and effective management of Operational Munitions and Explosives (OME), ensuring all receipt, storage, issue, movement and disposal activities are carried out in accordance with prescribed procedures. You will maintain accurate records and documentation to ensure the integrity and accountability of stock holdings, while ensuring energetic materials are stored in the correct locations as directed by management.
You will undertake stock management activities, including scheduled stock checks, ensuring they are completed to the required quality and timescales. You will identify, resolve or escalate discrepancies as appropriate and maintain a robust approach to security, safeguarding assets, facilities, keys and passes to ensure the integrity of operational areas is maintained at all times.
For more information on the job responsibilities, see the job profile attached below
Qualifications
Mathematics GCSE grade 4/C or above, English GCSE grade 4/C or above (or equivalent which may include a relevant OME qualification)
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Selection process
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 dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
At the application stage, we will assess your submitted application against the essential criteria set out in the job profile.
Sifting will take place week commencing 7th December with interviews to held face to face at Dstl Porton Down from the 4th January
Your interview will consist of behavioural and technical competency-based questions.
Sift will take place on the week commencing 7th December 2026
Interviews will take place on the week commencing 4th January 2027, interviews will be held face to face.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Practise before you apply
Civil Service panels score every answer against the Success Profiles behaviours at EO level. Practise STAR answers and get them marked against the same framework.
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