Our client operating in the UK defence sector has an open requirement for an Integrated Logistics Support Lead to join them on a contract basis starting as soon as possible and running until the end of August 2025 – although further extensions may be possible. This is a strictly inside IR35 contract offering a rate of £60 per hour PAYE basic (equivalent umbrella rate is around £79 per hour).
The role will be based out of an office in Dorset, UK. Full time hours apply and some remote working is available but Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday must be office based. There is no negotiability on this. Some travelling to customer sites will also be periodically required. A description is given below but candidates must possess experience in the defence and /or electronic industries. Candidates with existing SC clearance would be highly desirable but not essential for applications. Candidates must however be eligible to obtain this.
To apply please read the description below and respond with an updated copy of your CV and details on your current situation and availability to start a new role. I apologise if this does not interest but do feel free to recommend anyone you know to be looking and available.
Security Clearance requirement - SC
Job Purpose
- Lead for ILS activities.
- Main POC for ILS both internally and for Customer liaison
- Has ownership of the Reliability and Maintainability analysis, predictions and planning around spares and repairs, while meeting relevant mandates and statutory requirements
- Responsible for input to and coordination of ILS activities throughout programme.
Manage ILS Solutions for:
- Product Support Management
- Design Interface
- Sustaining Engineering
- Supply Support
- Maintenance Planning and Management
- Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T)
- Support Equipment
- Technical Data
Create and maintain ILS documentation as required, for example:
- GFx Plan
- Supportability Analysis Plan
- Disposal Plan
Support & Test Equipment (S&TE) Plan
- Obsolescence Management Plan
Plan and coordinate Log Demo
- For initial Equipment Deliveries
- For Armoured Variants
Provide ILS support as required during the OSM phase
- Support incident sentencing boards
- Support scoping and costing of proposal work
- Attend working groups as required
- Provide CLS reports as required for programme reports
Skills required
- Analysing and allocating specification requirements;
- Writing specifications;
- Reliability analysis and prediction;
- Maintainability analysis and prediction;
- Planning and running maintainability/testability demonstrations – including generation of plans & reports;
- Preparation of Logistic Information Repository (LIR) / Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR);
- Preparation of ILS plans, analysis reports and associated documentation;
- Preparation of ILS bid documentation;
- Level of Repair Analysis (LoRA);
- Spares and repairs modelling;
- Knowledge & experience of Technical Publications, both AESPs & IETPs;
- Experience / knowledge of ILS / RM&T activities & associated processes/standards;
Other Notes
- Must be willing to travel to attend Customer working groups as required