Job Description

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial management, strategic control, and operational maintenance of inventory and subcontracted services supporting the Large Engine Business (A35 and WR21 engine types).

This role ensures material availability, cost control, asset optimisation, and supplier performance while leading and developing a high-performing Materials Engineering team.

What we can offer you

As well as having an enviable culture and great people, we offer opportunities to learn and develop. Our valued workforce has access to a range of benefits, which include:

Competitive compensation package. A 37-hour working week (9-day fortnight) - to promote work life balance. Generous holiday entitlement (29 days plus 5 bank holidays). Performance Bonus Plan - we all work towards common goals. Pension scheme with double employer contributions up to 10%. Life assurance. Health cash plan. An excellent range of Wellbeing plans including access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Cycle to work scheme. Enhanced family friendly entitlements including Maternity and Paternity Pay. Employee discounts / offers. Career development and training.

An overview of your day

Overall responsibility for leading, organising and managing the Materials Engineering Team Maintain and ensure inventory meets operational and customer demands across the business programs Responsible for establishing trading relationships and service level agreements with key stakeholders and sub-contractors Interfacing with internal business units and support functions to ensure to ensure program requirements are met Maximise business returns through strategic material allocation and identification of component repair opportunities Identify stock upgrade opportunities and solutions for product improvement Efficiently manage stock turnover and strategic use of material Act as key interface with internal and external repair vendors to meet the business and customer needs Ensure that stock and asset management activities comply with corporate and legislative guidelines Ensure direct reports adhere to Company Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) standards Hold financial and budget responsibility for inventory levels and associated costs Contribute to the achievement of business unit budget objectives Negotiate and manage contracts with key suppliers providing bespoke or complementary repair services, ensuring performance on cost, quality, and delivery Identify asset acquisition opportunities and prepare business cases to support investment decisions

What we need from you

Apprenticeship or recognised Engineering or Business qualification Relevant industry experience in materials management, engineering, business or operations Knowledge of product and technical content relevant to the business program is advantageous Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and manage the impact of inventory and vendors on overall business performance High level of computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and related business systems such as Maximo and Oracle Experience managing and leading teams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Organised, analytical, and commercially minded, with a focus on continuous improvement

We are the team to deliver

At RWG, we are extremely proud of our people. They make our business the world-leading service provider it is today. We are the leading global provider of approved maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Siemens-Energy industrial aero-derivative gas generators and power turbines. We are authorised to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Rolls-Royce marine gas turbines used for marine propulsion. Operators rely on us to deliver exceptional service that lowers lifecycle costs and enhances the performance of their equipment. That's why we are committed to training and developing our people and nurturing future talent.

Core Values

At RWG, we share a set of core values central to our ethos - integrity, respect, innovation and responsibility - which underpin all our actions and behaviours. Our core values are an integral part of who we are; they are the guiding principles that motivate and inform how we work together as colleagues, make decisions and support our customers.

Our commitment to Diversity

RWG recognises the importance and values the qualities, skills and contributions a diverse workforce brings to the company. We welcome applications from anyone who has the necessary skills to carry out this role.

We value your privacy

RWG treats personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with the requirements set out under the General Data Protection Regulation. Information on how your data is used and the basis for processing is provided in RWG's Job Application Privacy Notice.

Closing date for applications is 9 February 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person