Armoury Technician (Small Arms) – UK Ministry of Defence Full Time

Full Job Description

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a motivated Armourer to join the Tactical Supply Wing in Stafford, supporting aviation refuelling operations and defence missions worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to work within the Civil Service supporting the British Army, ensuring that small arms and associated equipment are properly maintained, inspected, and ready for operational use.

The Ministry of Defence has a lot of people working for it. These people do things. You will find police officers, security guards, teachers and psychologists all working together. The Ministry of Defence also has storekeepers and people who handle money, and managers who run projects. The Ministry of Defence even has people who help make policies for the British Army. The people who work at the Ministry of Defence are very important to the British Army.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively oversee and share the responsibility for the 24/7 on-call armourer tasks in conjunction with the Armoury Supervisor.

• The upkeep, examination, repair, and alteration of all small arms and related equipment owned by the unit, following current publications and regulations.

• Distribution and acknowledgement of all firearms and accessories maintained in compliance with existing regulations.

• Making certain that every assigned task is executed with appropriate attention to safety and quality.

• Ensuring workspaces are kept safe, organised, and clean.

• The rules for utilising COSHH and PPE must always be followed.

• All facets of weapon security must always be followed.

• Notify the supervisor of any faulty equipment and any service tasks needing attention.

• Stay informed about all required Civil Servant credentials.

• Utilisation of a computer system to perform necessary functions.

• Carry out any additional tasks assigned by the Senior Armourer or 2IC HQ Sqn.

Benefits

• A highly competitive pension scheme, including an employer pension contribution of 28.97%.

• 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one additional day each year up to 30 days after five years of service.

• Enhanced parental and adoption leave to support employees during important family milestones.

• Flexible and alternative working patterns are available for many roles, helping you balance work and personal commitments.

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to help you grow and progress in your career.

• Strong support for personal and professional skill development, encouraging continuous improvement.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) — a free, confidential service that supports your wellbeing and helps create a healthier, more productive lifestyle.

• 6 days of special leave each year that can be used for volunteering and giving back to the community.

Skills Required

To keep all the equipment in working order, you need to stay on top of things and identify any issues before they become major problems. This means everything is always ready to use and meets the standards. When it comes to working with the people in charge, the armoury staff and other people in the unit, you have to be good at talking to them and listening to what they have to say. Strong communication skills are really important for this job, so you can work well with supervisors, armoury staff and other members of the unit. Explore our website for further job listings.