This role provides support to the ILS Manager for delivery of work packages from concept to completion covering a range of ILS and ARM activities supporting the Programme.

The successful candidate should have prior experience delivering ILS solutions and be able to demonstrate knowledge of ILS principles.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of ILS / Supportability Engineering plans and day to day implementation of processes.
• Completion of the ILS / Supportability Engineering deliverables to known deadlines and schedules.
• Provide detailed Subject Matter Expertise (SME) input to Engineering Community and to the customer.
• Identify and manage risks associated with the ILS Programme.
• Assist in the development of ILS / Engineering solutions to Requests for Change (RFCs) within tight timescales.
• Produce monthly reports for ILS and ARM activity against Statement of Work (SOW).
• Support the ILS Review / Management Boards as appropriate.

Tasks:

• Undertake ILS tasks and analysis in support of project requirements and deliverables.
• Maintain ILS programme schedules.
• Produce ILS Element Plans iaw DEF-STAN 00-600 and the SOW.
• Undertake Supportability Analysis (SA) and produce associated reports.
• Logistic Information Record (LIR) database creation and maintenance.
• Responsibility for Supply Support deliverables including: Spares Modelling, Codification, Technical Publications, Service Reviews and Service Management Working Groups

Essential

• Minimum 3 years plus experience in ILS position.
• Engineering Degree in related discipline (experienced ILS Engineers without a degree will also be considered).
• Thorough understanding of SA and knowledge of ARM.
• Understanding and working knowledge of DEF STANS 00-13, 00-40, 00-42, 00-600, 05-95 and equivalent Military Standards and Handbooks.
• Ability to work independently on own initiative as well as within a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
• Flexible working habits.
• Holds SC clearance, or ability to achieve it.

Desirable

• Experience of working with / for the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
• ITIL Foundation Accreditation.
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Access and Excel skills.