BAE Systems

Building Custodian

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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

Referral Bonus\: £1,000

Grade\: GG08

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.

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.

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\: 10th July 2026