Job Description

Role Purpose:

The ILS engineer provides an embedded support capability as part of the Systems Engineering function to collaboratively establish and maintain an Integrated Logistics Support backbone. Working within Systems Engineering, this role continues to evolve with the logistic support model, establishing a robust support planning capability that will underpin future support opportunities for CLS execution.

The scope includes Design for Support, and all pillars of ILS, with particular focus on Supportability Analysis, Logistic Support Analysis, Maintenance Policy and Planning, training development and detailed Through-Life support modelling. This role will be required to manage various ILS work packages and provide confidence to our customers that our products and services are robust, reliable and cost effective.

Key Responsibilities:

Capture and analyse ILS requirements for new projects, including Design for Support, Supply Support (including LSAR), maintenance, repair, technical documentation, disposal and training.

Support bid and proposal development, producing ILS scope statements, deliverable lists, and input to cost and schedule estimates.

Provide ILS analysis for specific projects and products (RAM, FMEA, LORA, LCCA, etc).

Generate obsolescence management plans and associated data reporting mechanisms.

Collaborate with all business functions to ensure an integrated approach to logistic support.

Proactively seek opportunities for continuous improvement in ILS practice, tools and processes.

Skills & Experience

Essential

A level of knowledge and understanding of what ILS is and the scope of support functions.

Experience in ILS products and analysis.

Ability to estimate tasks with accuracy and work to budgets and schedules.

Effective communicator with internal teams and external customers.

Desirable

Proven experience in obsolescence management and lifecycle reporting.

Experience in developing training needs analyses and training plans.

Initiative in continuous improvement activities.

Personal Attributes

Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage

Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail

The ability to work independently when required

A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude

Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills

A resilient and adaptable approach

Work life balance:

37.5 hour working week

Lunchtime finishes on a Friday

Hybrid / flexible working arrangements

28 days annual leave

Christmas closure

Holiday purchasing scheme

Benefits:

Group pension plan - matched contributions up to 5%

Income protection scheme

Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations

Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline

Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing

Regular sports and social activities

Health Cash Plan

Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).

Recruitment referral bonus scheme

Excellent learning & development opportunities

Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Sussex RH12 5QE