Senior Munitions Warehouse Lead (SC Cleared)

Royal Navy; Beith; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Generous pension contribution

Discounts

Job summary

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) is recruiting a Warehouse Manager to lead the safe, secure, end-to-end management of weapons, explosives and related inventory for UK Defence operations.

You will manage receipt, storage, maintenance, and distribution, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and lead teams of warehouse operatives to deliver for customers and stakeholders.

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 MS Office Suite.
• Background in warehousing, 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 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.
• Support major operational activities, including those involving the Front-Line Commands (FLCs) and large scale complex-weapons.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Warehousing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) is recruiting a Warehouse Manager to lead the safe, secure, end-to-end management of weapons, explosives and related inventory for UK Defence operations.

You will manage receipt, storage, maintenance, and distribution, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and lead teams of warehouse operatives to deliver for customers and stakeholders.