Hard Services Team Leader 

Job Title: Hard Services – Facilities Team Leader

Job Location: Waron / Samlesbury – On Site -We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £59,938+ DOE

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.

Role Description

The role of Hard Services – Facilities Team Leader will be Warton Unit based, spending time across Warton and Samlesbury based on demand, business and team needs. Reporting to the Warton Unit Facilities Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the safe, compliant and efficient hard services and PPMs, managing a direct team of Site Leads and PPM lead whilst collaborating with Soft Services Team and wider IP team to ensure integrated, customer focussed FM delivery aligned to organisational objectives.

Core Duties

• Lead, coach and manage site Hard Services leads and PPM lead to drive accountability
• Build proactive safety culture across hard services team and Service provider
• Provide technical input and knowledge to FM services works requirements and initiatives
• Drive financial responsibility, PPM planning, monitor spend V budget, driving cost avoidance through root cause analysis and contractor scope creep
• Support the case building for contractor extension and tender activity as and when required
• Driving initiatives and improvements across the estate

Essential skills

• Demonstrate an ability to lead, mentor, and developing a team of engineers
• Demonstrate an ability to audit and/or process reviews
• Demonstrate previous experience of working with stakeholders to develop and maintain strategies for building improvements across the estates with a finite budget
• Have good knowledge of the legislation governing Facilities Management
• Be a strong verbal communicator, able to influence others and report effectively
• Be able to produce excellent written work and presentations that can be shared with a wide audience

The Facilities Services Team

Joining the Infrastructure & Facilities Services (I&FS) team means becoming part of a function that supports every aspect of the AIR Sector’s workplace and infrastructure environment. The team leads the delivery and governance of facilities services, ensuring safe, compliant and sustainable operations across a diverse estate, including customer locations and international programmes.

With a strong focus on innovation, environmental responsibility and operational excellence, I&FS plays a key role in optimising facilities, reducing carbon emissions and delivering the infrastructure services that enable the business to succeed. It’s a team that combines expertise, purpose and long term impact.

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 candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement

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 November 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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