Job Title: Stores Account Operative 
Salary: £23,433.64 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: MoD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, SN15 4PZ

We have an exciting full-time opportunity, for a versatile and enthusiastic Stores account operative to join our logistics team. The candidate will have the professional capability to multi-task when and where needed, required by the business and in line with the customers' expectations. 
Activities would include accounting for engineering assets, stocktaking, receipts and issues and the revers supply chain. These activities will be conducted utilising MOD IT applications and in line with Defence policy, assuring the accurate and timely service delivery.

The successful candidate is required to be well-organised, confident with credible communication skills, readily able and willing to contribute at all levels.  In addition, the individual will need to be versatile, intuitive, professional with good judgement and demonstrate absolute integrity.  Will need to be proactive, self-motivated and be responsive to changing needs of the business and demands of the customer, while remaining calm under pressure. The incumbent will need to be reliable and well presented, giving a positive image of MITIE company values.

Other attribute requirements include experience working within a store environment, although training will be provided. Candidates should have experience delivering quality customer service and the ability to develop strong working relationships. A working knowledge of Health and Safety protocols is essential, along with effective interpersonal communication skills. IT literacy is required, particularly with a good working knowledge of MS applications such as Excel.

Main responsibilities will include working within a Defence stores office environment and being accountable for stock in line with Defence policies. You will conduct analysis of current stock holdings versus future expectations, review requests to upscale or descale holdings, and obtain necessary authorizations. Knowledge of reverse supply chains would be an advantage. Additional tasks include handling customer inquiries, promoting a safe working culture, and adhering to Health and Safety requirements. Use of IT and MS applications (Excel) will also be part of the role, along with any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager, including leading changes to meet the emerging needs of the business.