ILS Lead

We are currently in a phase of substantial growth and are seeking an experienced ILS engineer/lead, who has a proven track record of delivering multiple, sometimes high pressured, projects.

This role will manage a variety of projects across the Steatite business as an end-to-end process, manage customer expectations through building excellent relationships and management of third-party suppliers to ensure service levels meet the demand of the projects.

Please note that this role will be subject to Security Clearance. As such, factors including your nationality, previous nationalities that you may have held, and your place of birth may affect your eligibility to apply for this role. 

This role encompasses the following responsibilities:

·       Deliver ILS and Service Support programmes to ensure ILS requirements are delivered on time, to budget, and to the required quality. 

·       Perform detailed analytical studies to ensure that the support systems being developed, meet or exceed the specified support requirements, recommending design changes as appropriate. 

·       Design and implement ILS programmes including AR&M, Supportability Analysis (SA), Through Life Costing, and Obsolescence Management. 

·       Develop and manage Integrated Support Plans and all ILS Element Plans. 

·       Provide support to bids and proposals. 

·       Supporting other areas of the business as the need arises 

·       Adherence to all health, safety, environmental, GDPR & quality policies and standards outlined by the company. 

• A technical qualification in an engineering discipline
• Sound knowledge of ILS defence standards (including Def Stan 00-600, DLF (JSP886), and ASD S series) 
• Working knowledge of design engineering methods and processes (Systems Engineering). 
• Proficient in using all Microsoft Office packages. 
• Already has or is eligible to undergo Security Clearance
• Experience in AR&M Analysis, Supportability Analysis, and Through Life Costing

Job Type:  Site based  - hybrid may be considered

Job Title:  ILS Lead 

Location:  Leominster, Hereford or Ashchurch, Gloucestershire

Hours:  38 hours per week, Monday - Friday 

Salary Package:  Competitive 

Benefits 

o  26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service 

o  Annual Discretionary Bonus

o  Salary sacrifice pension 

o  4 x annual salary life assurance

o  Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including: 

• Corporate Health Cash Plan 
• Employee Assistance program 
• Wellbeing App 
• Discount scheme

o  Cycle to Work Scheme

o  EV Scheme

o  Enrolled in Employee Share Scheme after 12 months 

You will be able to demonstrate when and how you have managed ILS and Service Support programmes of work. You should:

·      Have a flexible and adaptable approach 

·       Be curious - inquisitive and open minded, seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value. 

·       Collaborative - Able to work effectively and inclusively with a range of people. 

·       Driven to deliver - Determined and resourceful to deliver the best results for the business. 

·       Seeks learning and development opportunities - Takes the opportunity to acquire, the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be fully competent in job role. 

This is your chance to become an integral part of a dynamic team, contributing to our continued success in the industry. If you are motivated and have the skills and qualities we are looking for, then apply now!