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Storekeeper (Adventure Training- Soldier Development)

Location: Soldier Development Wing (Halton Army Training Camp, Lancaster, LA2 6LW)

Full Time – 40 hours per week

Following a recent contract award, Entrust will be delivering adventure training programmes on behalf of the British Army from April 2021. The programmes provide a challenging means through which recruits are exposed to a climate of achievement and self-development, under controlled risk, in often challenging and austere outdoor settings. In this environment, the students are to be inspired, by example, to display initiative, develop self-confidence, physical and moral courage, resilience and determination, leadership skills and improved functional skills that directly enhance ‘military capability’ and are aligned to Army standards and values.

We are currently looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Storekeeper to support the delivery of adventure training to phase one Army recruits and other units, by assisting with the care, maintenance and issue of Adventure Training clothing and equipment.

Job title:

Storekeeper (Adventure Training-Soldier Development)

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing:

• Issue and collection of appropriate clothing and equipment to recruits and permanent staff, including associated record keeping
• Issue and receipt of technical adventure training equipment to instructors, including associated record keeping
• Daily and other periodic checks of clothing and equipment, including 3-monthly PPE checks, along with associated record keeping
• Loading and unloading drying rooms, restocking storage areas ready for re-issue
• Conduct minor repairs and maintenance of clothing and equipment
• Laundry and drying of adventure training clothing and equipment
• Compliance with all relevant Entrust and client policies and procedures
• Assist with keeping the Soldier Development Wing stores clean and tidy

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent communication skills
•  Ability to work in a team environment
•  Hold or working towards a HSE recognised PPE Inspector Qualification  
• Experience of record keeping and reporting
• Experience of storekeeping/stores management

About Entrust

Entrust Outdoors is a highly motivated company, with a well-qualified and experienced staff team that shares a clear view going forward of growth and diversification, delivering the highest quality outdoor and adventurous activities in a sustainable and commercial way. 

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 55,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

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We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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