Lead day‑to‑day warehouse and logistics operations across multiple sites, ensuring safe, high‑performing service delivery.
Ensure activities comply with Ministry of Defence logistics requirements, quality standards and safety regulations.
Drive continuous improvement, including digital transformation and automation to optimise layout, processes and systems.
Manage budgets and key performance indicators, forecasting and reporting to internal and customer forums.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders (Ministry of Defence, DE&S, suppliers and internal teams) while leading, mentoring and developing a large, diverse team.

Proven leadership in warehouse or logistics management, ideally in a defence or secure environment.
Strong understanding of Ministry of Defence logistics systems, protocols and policies.
Demonstrated capability in budget management and strategic planning.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills.
Experience resolving complex logistical challenges with minimal operational disruption.
Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management (or equivalent).
Professional logistics qualification or membership (e.g., CILT).
Desirable Lean or continuous improvement certification (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green Belt)

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 shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Warehouse Operations Manager

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