DIO - Logistics Support Officer

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Job SummaryDo you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and play a key role in keeping our country safe through caring for the Defence estate and those that depend on it? DIO manages the Defence estate, one of the UK’s largest and most diverse property portfolios, enabling the armed forces and Defence civilians to live, work, train and deploy. From net carbon-zero accommodation to runways for the F35 fighter jets, our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.About DIOView our YouTube video to see more about our workJob DescriptionDIO Regional Delivery Overseas and Training (OS&Trg) provides a range of infrastructure and training support functions across the UK and overseas. The organisation is Head of Establishment (HoE) for the UK Defence Training Estate, provides direct training support to UK Armed Forces and wider MOD, in addition to supporting Cadets, Over Government Departments and Foreign Armed Forces. We provide these services overseas in Germany, Canada, Kenya and Belize, where we are not HoE. OS&Trg lead all aspects of the provision of a Training Estate that is of the right size and standard against the endorsed need, fit for purpose, safe, well led, balanced and critical to social and environmental considerations. OS&Trg also provides infrastructure support DIO Regional Delivery Overseas and Training (OS&Trg) provides a range of infrastructure and training support functions across the UK and overseas. The organisation is Head of Establishment (HoE) for the UK Defence Training Estate, provides direct training support to UK Armed Forces and wider MOD, in addition to supporting Cadets, Over Government Departments and Foreign Armed Forces. We provide these services overseas in Germany, Canada, Kenya and Belize, where we are not HoE. OS&Trg lead all aspects of the provision of a Training Estate that is of the right size and standard against the endorsed need, fit for purpose, safe, well led, balanced and critical to social and environmental considerations. OS&Trg also provides infrastructure support functions in the Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOB) and Far East. This encompasses Cyprus, Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands, Ascension Island, Nepal, Brunei and Singapore.We are the forerunners for the military training estate in Wales and West Midlands, ensuring safe place of the training estate by making available to the customer safe and compliant infrastructure.The Logistics Support Officer (LSO) is the lead on Logistics and full accounting of equipment and assets across the region, accountable to the Commander of the Region.Crucially, the LSO provides full support on all MOD Transport, fuels and equipment matters. The LSO is the focal point for logistical audits and inspections including those conducted by the Defence Safety Authority.They will collaborate closely with Training Safety Officers, the Industrial Partner and other External Agencies to maintain logistical support towards the main aim of safe place support within the region. They will also be responsible for local purchase and procurement with use of an issued purchase card for which they are accountable.Person specificationDutiesAs the LSO their duties will include, but not be limited toThe successful candidate will need to have a keen mind, be hard-working and diligent so that they can provide the critical service that will help the region provide its crucial outputs.

• Motor Transport Management. Liaison with fleet supplier. Management of the computer based vehicle maintenance / hire system. Ensure all vehicle users are authorised / trained / proficient to use the vehicle fleet. Responsible to HOE for all transport issues within region.
• Computer system (currently MJDI) and stores management, including range stores. Ensure all demands are authorised/ accounted for using the current systems. Carry out regular audits and run local purchasing when stores are unavailable. Maintain a regional database of issued equipment and back-load and dispose of equipment.
• Lead on the management of regional Logistics and Equipment examinations. Brief / liaise with Safety Officers to ensure all internal / external managerial responsibilities are met to the required inspection standard.
• Head Fuel/POL/DSEAR within region.
• Coordination of inspections / actions / meetings and follow-up action following inspection. Liaison with Fuel & Lubricants Manager and Fuel & Lubricants Operators.
• Logistics Local Purchase.
• Management of electronic purchase (eGPC) of logistics material.
• IT Regional Support and Delivery. Assist the Regional Co-ordinator with IT procurement & accounting for new and departing personnel.

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team player

LicencesDriving License – Due to Rural location of camp and sites within the Region; which aren’t accessible by public transport.BehavioursWe’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Working Together

Benefits

• Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Alternative working practices such as working from home.
• Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Most sites have free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens.

To learn more about our full range of benefits, view our Candidate Information Guide attached.#AllowancesThis post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.Please be advised the department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.Working PatternThe post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working, Part-Time working and Job Share working patterns will be considered.