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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Logistics Controller

Salary Range
£35,900 - £48,533
£2,992 - £4,044 / mo

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Location Base
Bishopton, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Logistics Controller

  • 00103782


Job title:
Logistics Controller

Location: Bishopton, Renfrewshire – Onsite

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

  • Effectively implement the company and site procedures relating to the control and management of appropriate articles on site
  • The safe on-boarding and off-boarding of explosive articles to and from the Bishopton ETF site
  • Safely move and store articles on the site in accordance with their Explosive Compatibility Group
  • Management of site storage areas ensuring best use of footprint to support site operations
  • The ownership, review and control of the explosive’s storage record in line with statutory and business requirements
  • Liaising with the site Engineering and Trials Delivery teams and providing SME support to clarify/resolve any issues with the storage of articles on site

Your skills and experiences:

  • Working knowledge of The Explosives Regulations 2014, L150 The Explosives Regulations 2014 - Safety provisions and L151 Explosives Regulations 2014 - Security provisions
  • Knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • Evidence of formal or on the job training in storage/logistics/munitions
  • Knowledge of The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations (CDG)

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual leave incentive.


The Team:

Within Land UK, we design, manufacture, upgrade, and support combat vehicles and provide ammunition, precision munitions, artillery systems and missile launchers to a global customer base.

This is a busy team within Heavy Munitions and you will form a key part of the site, owning the store footprint and becoming the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for safe storage of explosive assets on site. You’ll be driving opportunities for investment and development on multiple projects whilst ensuring the high safety protocols within the stores.


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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.


Job Engineering Primary LocationGB-SCO-RFW-Bishopton Closing Date 24/May/23, 5:59:00 PM

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Aerospace & Defence

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Logistics Controller roles across BAE Systems's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,900 - £48,533 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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