DE&S Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) Officer

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what’s next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.

We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 27%, to help work work for you.

Is contributing to the defence of the UK and its Armed Forces your passion? It’s ours too!

Come and join us at Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and work on a high-profile project delivering the primary Anti-Submarine Warfare capability to the Carrier Strike Group of the Royal Navy, entering service in the mid-2020s, and continuing in service until the 2060s.

As an Integrated Logistic Support Officer in DE&S, you can make a positive difference to supporting our Armed Forces. You will receive guidance, training, and assistance, enabling you to help shape the design, development, and implementation of innovative support solutions for some of the most complex, dynamic, and cutting-edge technology used within the Ships domain.

You will contribute to the development and Support of the Training Solution for the new Type 26 Frigate by working closely with colleagues, our client, Industry, and our prime contractor, identifying and supporting the implementation of the most effective methods to bring the capability into service and ensure an effective transition to In-Service Support.

This role enables you to have a direct influence in how the Royal Navy manage, operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair the on-board systems and equipment, including those for propulsion, navigation, observation, detection, communication, offensive action, protection, and survivability.

Your main working base will be BAE Systems Broad Oak. Some working from home will be available, but you should expect to be in-office 3 days per week.

This Role includes regular and at times quite varied UK travel, including Command and Training establishments, the Culdrose and Devonport Naval Bases, the contractor’s site in Glasgow and possibly Overseas. For a journey over 10 miles, you will receive prior notice of travel. Subsistence costs will be paid in accordance with the company Business Travel Guide policy.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing whole life support cost, reliability, maintainability, and availability estimates.
• Identifying and escalating mitigation and supportability risk.
• Verifying and validating the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) process.
• Assisting in the definition and development of the T26 ILS Plan and associated ILS documentation.
• Consulting with colleagues and stakeholders to develop the T26 support and training solutions into service by providing relevant, timely and accurate support information, data, and analysis.
• Undertaking specialised ILS training to enable you to monitor contractual deliverables of Training Design and Integration of T26 specific training solutions into the Royal Navy’s training system, including the Virtual Learning Environment.
• Assisting the Support Lead in wider support functions such as evaluating and recommending investments in tools, test equipment, software, technical documentation, publications and managing their assurance through life.

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• A background in delivering Asset Management Systems and/or knowledge in delivering Through Life Support services/systems or associated disciplines (Project Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management).
• Evidence of stakeholder engagement, internal and external, at all levels.
• Experience in delivering customer service.
• Understanding and knowledge in producing reports for identifying issues and trends, for communicating, recommending, and influencing an approach and decision.
• Previous experience working in a logistic/equipment support or engineering environment, such as maintenance or related qualification/study.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Stakeholder Management – Supervised Practitioner level
• Develop and Implement a Support Solution – Practitioner level
• Managing a Quality Service – CSBC3
• Delivering at Pace – CSBC3

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture and diversity of thought is vital to our success. So, whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences, and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Job contact :

• Name : Aaron Frith
• Email : aaron.frith102@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : aaron.frith102@mod.gov.uk