Defence Clothing Stores Operative

Location: Defence Academy Services, SN6 8LA

Salary: £26,227.88 plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Clothing Storesperson in our Defence Academy Services team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe custody and accurate issue of MOD clothing, equipment, and stores. Your work will help maintain operational readiness and support the wider Defence community.

You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in delivering efficient, reliable services that make a positive impact on those who serve. By managing stock and processes effectively, you’ll help create a future where resources are used responsibly and systems run smoothly.

You’ll Be Entrusted To

What you’ll do as a Clothing Storesperson

• Manage the clothing account on behalf of the Head of Logistics
• Oversee all aspects of accounting for receipt, issue, and disposal of military clothing
• Maintain the Management of Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) database
• Condition stock for disposal and handle non-standard demands

Liaise with internal departments and external agencies to ensure compliance and efficiency

Produce forms, reports, and procedures for accurate record keeping

Ensure your working area meets Health and Safety regulations

Does this sound like you?

• You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
• Security Clearance (SC) or have no problems obtaining it.
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to attend a MOD MJDI course post-appointment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence in managing inventory systems and liaising with multiple stakeholders
  
  

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

What We Offer

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

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