Material Accountant / Warehouse Operator

Babcock International Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Gloucester is seeking a Material Accountant / Warehouse Operator. In this crucial role, you will manage the receipt, inspection, storage, and issue of materials vital for defence projects, ensuring operational readiness. You will be a key player in a dynamic environment supporting national security. Ideal candidates will have MHE training, prior warehouse experience, and excellent organisational skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme with life assurance

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Flexible working options

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Must be trained in Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect materials for defence projects.
• Manage material requirements safely and efficiently.
• Support accurate storage and issue processes.

Skills

Trained in Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE)

Experience in warehouse or logistics

Ability to work accurately

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Material Accountant / Warehouse Operator

Location: Ashchurch, Gloucestershire

Compensation: £26, + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

The role

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll be at the heart of our supply chain operations, ensuring the efficient receipt, inspection, storage, and issue of materials that keep our defence projects running. This is a hands‑on role where accuracy and attention to detail matter.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll help maintain operational readiness and support the delivery of critical equipment to our customers, making a real difference to national security while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.

• Actioning the receipt of consignments within the Goods Inward Department using MJDI
• Checking consignments in line with Defence Logistics Framework (DLF) policies
• Managing material requirements for Equipment Support and General Support Materiel
• Operating Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) safely and efficiently
• Supporting accurate storage and issue processes to meet customer requirements

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Ashchurch.

Essential experience

• Trained in the use of Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE)
• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment (preferred)
• Ability to work accurately and follow compliance procedures
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Qualifications

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and / or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days’ special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day a year for volunteering
• Flexible working options
• A dynamic working environment