Logistics Manager in Gosport

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. DE&S has recently been integrated into the National Armaments Director (NAD) Group, which brings together key Ministry of Defence (MOD) organisations to provide integrated capabilities faster and more efficiently for our armed forces and allies.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.

As a Logistics Manager within Defence Munitions, you will lead the safe, secure and efficient management of weapons, explosives and associated equipment that support UK Defence operations across the globe. You will be accountable for the end-to-end management of warehouse and logistics activities, including:

• Receipt, inspection, storage, maintenance, accounting, distribution and disposal of high-value and highly regulated inventory.
• Ensuring military equipment and munitions are available, serviceable and ready to meet operational demands while maintaining strict compliance with safety, security, environmental and transport regulations.
• Leading teams of logistics operatives, providing clear direction, coaching and performance management.
• Planning and executing complex logistics and processing activities, balancing customer requirements, workforce capacity, storage constraints and operational priorities.
• Maintaining the physical and financial accountability of Defence inventory.
• Leading investigations into stock discrepancies, losses and anomalies.

You will collaborate extensively with military units, delivery teams, engineers, supply chain specialists, customers, suppliers and senior leaders across Defence, providing authoritative advice on munitions management, logistics operations, ammunition safety and inventory governance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and develop teams delivering receipt, storage, maintenance and issue activities for Weapons Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (WOME).
• Manage complex logistics and 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.
• 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.
• Support major operational activities, including large-scale ammunition movements and replenishment operations.

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• 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 use of the MS Office Suite.
• Background in logistics, transport and material accounting.

Offered benefits include:

• 25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday.
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%.
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards.
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications.
• Support for progression.
• Huge range of discounts.
• Enhanced parental leave schemes.

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of.