Defence Logistics & Munitions Manager

Royal Navy; Gosport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 5 bank holidays

28.97% employer pension contribution

Annual performance bonus

Training and qualifications support

Progression opportunities

Discounts

Volunteering days

Parental leave enhancements

Job summary

Defence Equipment & Support is recruiting for a Logistics Manager to lead safe, secure and efficient management of weapons, explosives and related equipment for UK Defence. You will oversee end-to-end warehouse and logistics activities, maintaining stock integrity and regulatory compliance across complex operations.

You will manage teams, drive performance and ensure operational readiness, safety and accountability of government assets on-site at Defence Munitions.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management of a team in a regulated environment.
• Experience of working with stakeholders to deliver high-quality operational outcomes.
• Demonstrable IT skills, including the use of the MS Office Suite.
• Background in logistics, transport and material accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams delivering receipt, storage, maintenance and issue activities for Weapons Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (WOME).
• Manage complex logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring delivery against operational priorities and customer requirements.
• Act as the focal point for safety, security and compliance within your area of responsibility.
• Lead risk assessments and implement safe systems of work in highly regulated environments.
• Manage operational facilities, ensuring compliance with explosives, health and safety, environmental and security regulations.
• Provide expert advice to customers, stakeholders and senior managers on WOME logistics and operational activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through effective planning, problem solving and performance management.
• Lead investigations into incidents, inventory discrepancies and operational issues, ensuring lessons are identified and embedded.
• Manage the physical security and accountability of high-value Defence assets.
• Support major operational activities, including large-scale ammunition movements and replenishment operations.

Skills

Leadership and management

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Defence Equipment & Support is recruiting for a Logistics Manager to lead safe, secure and efficient management of weapons, explosives and related equipment for UK Defence. You will oversee end-to-end warehouse and logistics activities, maintaining stock integrity and regulatory compliance across complex operations.

You will manage teams, drive performance and ensure operational readiness, safety and accountability of government assets on-site at Defence Munitions.