Job Description
Job Title: Store Assistant
PP-SRS-GRD: W-6914-03
Location: RAF Lakenheath
Vacancy NumberDECA VA22 RPA 601854
Open Date: 27 February 2023
Close Date 13 March 2023
Work Hour Per Week 24 hours
Salary (Per Hour)£10.76 ph under 23 years / £11.02 ph over 23 years
** Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections can be made from this announcement **
Main Purpose
You will perform a variety of duties involved in handling, making, preparing and maintaining of stock levels of resale items to include the operation of a manual or electric panel jack. You will work in one or more departments within the store (e.g., grocery, produce, meat, etc.) or performs a rotational assignment within all departments. Your duties will also include assisting with unloading incoming shipments, receiving supplies, equipment, resale items, verifying shipments, reporting discrepancies, and using proper stock rotation. You will also visually inspect and maintain adequate stock of perishable and non-perishable subsistence items, arranges and replenishes stock as necessary, determines prices and affixes selling price labels.
Knowledge and Experience Required - Applicants must demonstrate the following:
Working knowledge of the procedures for receiving and storing goods, supplies and equipment.
Knowledge and experience in stock control, shelf stacking and stock rotation.
Skill using manual or electric pallet jacks to move merchandise safely.
Ability to determine if meat/produce is damaged, deteriorated, discolored or packaging is leaking.
Ability to keep work areas and shelving clean and tidy and follow safety procedures and directives.
Ability to be trained to operate an electronic cash register.
Other Important Information
- Hours of work: Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies. 1
- Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules, and regulations.
- Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- May be assigned other duties that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the employee.
- May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training. Position may be coded as mission essential.
- A 6 -month probationary period will be required.
- Overtime may be required.
- May be required to travel overnight to US or other countries in the performance of official duties or attend necessary train.
Benefits
- Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays, year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy
- Paid Sick Leave; year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free on-site parking
- Specialized Training provided throughout entire period of employment
- Development opportunities available
- Time off, cash and honorary awards and recognition available for significant contributions and consistent high performance
- Free access to on-site gym facilities
Who Can Apply
- Citizens of the U.K., Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other Foreign Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued residency in the UK.
- Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position; however, those who do not meet this criterion will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants will require a security clearance.
- Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date.
- Proof of identification in the form of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving license or current passport.
- This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens due to the Status of Forces
Agreement.
- For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.
How To Apply
Interested candidates must complete an application form obtainable from the Civilian Personnel Website; https://www.mildenhall.af.mil/Portals/9/documents/civ_pers/AFD-150724-024.pdf?ver=2016-04-28-085219410.
All applications must submit the following documents prior to the closing date of the advertisement to be considered for the position.
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitale (CV) and/or Resume ( A CV/Resume is encouraged, but not required. Decision to include a
resume will not increase or decrease probability of selection)
- Transcripts
- Certifications
- Letters of Recommendation
- Right to Work Documentation
Equal Opportunity Employer
There will be no discrimination in employment practices based on gender, age, marital status, disability, race, nationality, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, being or not being a member of a trade union.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.76-£11.02 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/06/2023
Reference ID: RPA 601854