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    Warehouse Team Leader

    Any, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time8–10 yrs experiencePosted 3d ago
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    Job description

    Job Title: Warehouse Team Leader

    Location :Portsmouth Naval Base

    We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

    Grade: GG09

    You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

    We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

    If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

    PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

    What you’ll be doing:

    As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy warehouse environment, leading a team to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective logistics services. Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, you will drive operational performance, maintain high customer service standards and support continuous improvement initiatives. We're looking for a proactive and safety-focused leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills, who can motivate others, make sound decisions under pressure and take pride in developing people while delivering excellent warehouse performance.

    Core duties:

    • Allocate tasks and manage team workloads to maximise productivity, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
    • Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, ensuring full compliance with company procedures, policies, and regulatory standards.
    • Oversee stock control activities, maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring effective material management.
    • Ensure the efficient use of warehouse systems, equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) to support operational delivery.
    • Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, efficiency, and service quality.
    • Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation, and operational discipline throughout the warehouse.
    • Produce, maintain, and review accurate operational records, reports, and documentation.
    • Collaborate closely with logistics, project, and operational teams to ensure business objectives and customer requirements are met.

    Essential skills:

    • Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, inventory management, or stock control environment.
    • Proven experience leading, supervising, or coordinating teams within an operational setting.
    • Strong ability to plan, prioritise, and coordinate workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment.
    • Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations, with a commitment to promoting safe working practices.
    • Customer-focused approach with the ability to resolve operational issues and deliver against deadlines.
    • Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other IT systems to support operational activities.
    • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.
    • Experience maintaining accurate records and working within established procedures and quality standards.
    • Full UK driving licence and valid Forklift Truck (MHE) licence.

    Logistics Team:

    You will join a collaborative and fast-paced logistics team that plays a vital role in supporting warehouse and supply chain operations across the business. Working closely with warehouse operatives, logistics specialists, customers and operational stakeholders, you will lead a team focused on delivering safe, efficient and high-quality warehouse services. This is an environment where teamwork, continuous improvement and customer service are valued, giving you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a direct impact on operational performance and business success.

    Why BAE Systems?

    Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

    A place where everyone can thrive:

    We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

    We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

    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: 23rd November 2026,

    Job Title: Warehouse Team Leader

    Location :Portsmouth Naval Base

    We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

    Grade: GG09

    You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

    We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

    If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

    PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

    What you’ll be doing:

    As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy warehouse environment, leading a team to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective logistics services. Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, you will drive operational performance, maintain high customer service standards and support continuous improvement initiatives. We're looking for a proactive and safety-focused leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills, who can motivate others, make sound decisions under pressure and take pride in developing people while delivering excellent warehouse performance.

    Core duties:

    • Allocate tasks and manage team workloads to maximise productivity, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
    • Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, ensuring full compliance with company procedures, policies, and regulatory standards.
    • Oversee stock control activities, maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring effective material management.
    • Ensure the efficient use of warehouse systems, equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) to support operational delivery.
    • Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, efficiency, and service quality.
    • Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation, and operational discipline throughout the warehouse.
    • Produce, maintain, and review accurate operational records, reports, and documentation.
    • Collaborate closely with logistics, project, and operational teams to ensure business objectives and customer requirements are met.

    Essential skills:

    • Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, inventory management, or stock control environment.
    • Proven experience leading, supervising, or coordinating teams within an operational setting.
    • Strong ability to plan, prioritise, and coordinate workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment.
    • Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations, with a commitment to promoting safe working practices.
    • Customer-focused approach with the ability to resolve operational issues and deliver against deadlines.
    • Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other IT systems to support operational activities.
    • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.
    • Experience maintaining accurate records and working within established procedures and quality standards.
    • Full UK driving licence and valid Forklift Truck (MHE) licence.

    Logistics Team:

    You will join a collaborative and fast-paced logistics team that plays a vital role in supporting warehouse and supply chain operations across the business. Working closely with warehouse operatives, logistics specialists, customers and operational stakeholders, you will lead a team focused on delivering safe, efficient and high-quality warehouse services. This is an environment where teamwork, continuous improvement and customer service are valued, giving you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a direct impact on operational performance and business success.

    Why BAE Systems?

    Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

    A place where everyone can thrive:

    We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

    We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

    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: 23rd November 2026,

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