Building Custodian

Job Title: Building Custodian

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – Onsite

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

Salary: Up to £37,000 depending on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You will play a key role in delivering a professional building custodianship in support of BAE Systems Maritime Services Ship upkeep and maintenance operations within Portsmouth Naval base.

This role will require you to help assist building occupancies & Managers in the Warship business support stream to ensure the ship hall is operated in a safe, secure environment, enabling a capable and effective team.

Core duties:

• You will liaise with the building occupants & Managers to ensure all required facilities are in order
• You will check all health & safety notices are up to date with the lates Portsmouth Naval Base communications
• You will oversee fire alarm tests & procedures
• You will lead all SHE activities & promote good behaviours to building occupants throughout all buildings

Essential Skills:

• You will have an engineering background, which will be demonstrated through being an effective team member
• You will have high degree of customer service ability to maintain effective relationships with internal/external customer enquires
• You will be knowledgeable in SHE practices

The Facilities Management Team:

This is a role within the Naval Base where a lot of the naval base materials are converted into parts & equipment for the MOD warships, it plays a big part in the future of the navy & the development of the warship service industry, as a Bae Custodian you will be looking after the building & facilities needs to support these exciting projects that evolve a great pace.

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.

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: 10th July 2026

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.

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