Warehouse Operative

BAE Systems.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Portsmouth is seeking a Warehouse Operative to ensure efficient store operation and provide high-quality service. Responsibilities include storekeeping and mentoring team members. Candidates should have experience in warehousing and a full driving license. This role offers various benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and flexible health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices.
• Ability to support other staff through training.
• Capability to improve processes and team efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of the store and maintain customer service.
• Engage with people to raise awareness of safety.
• Perform storekeeping tasks like stocktaking and reconciliation.
• Resolve customer requests quickly and effectively.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching.

Skills

Knowledge of the Naval Base and its operations

Detailed knowledge of H&S procedures

Experience in warehousing

Experience of mentoring

Full driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

Salary: Up to £29,000 Depending on Skills & Experience

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the business and complete the required tasks to ensure the efficient running of the store, that business objectives are achieved and a high level of service to our customers is maintained
• Visibly demonstrate commitment to SHE performance and improvement by energetically engaging with people to raise awareness of safe behaviours and attitudes
• Undertaking all aspects of storekeeping to include issue, receipt, stocktaking, reconciliation & consolidation. Undertake tasks in line with published procedures to ensure compliance and stock accuracy is maintained
• Using initiative to resolve any customer requests and take appropriate action to satisfy the requirement. Ensure high priority work is actioned in a timely manner
• Providing support to other staff, including on the job training and coach by example
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement in processes, working practices and team efficiency

Your skills and experiences

• Knowledge of the Naval Base and its operations and priorities
• Detailed knowledge of H&S procedures
• Have experience in warehousing
• Experience of mentoring tasks within teams
• Full driving licence

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Inventory Management Team:

Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for Inventory and Lineside planning and mentorship to ensure correct levels of stock available to support and enable the business. The role includes supporting the development of logistics / supply chain strategies & plans, the engagement and guidance of projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business goals. The coaching, mentoring and development of team members to drive performance.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 17th October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.