Supply Chain Specialist
- Field: Military/Government
- Deadline: 2026-03-08 10:03
- Bristol
Location: Bristol or Gosport, UK
Working Pattern: Onsite 3 days per week + 2 days wfh
Contract Length: 12 months
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £33-£34 per hour
Security Clearance: UK SC clearance required for day one
We are seeking a Supply Chain Engineer to support multiple UK defence programmes. The role sits within a Product Support Engineering function that delivers specialist engineering support across the full lifecycle, from programme development through sustainment.
This position requires close collaboration with Product Support, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to ensure effective logistics, spares availability, and technical resolution of supply-related issues.
Essential Skills
Supply Chain Support Engineering / Product Support experience
Strong understanding of engineering integration with supply chain activities
Key Responsibilities
Provide initial technical responses to supply chain queries related to aircraft parts usage and provision
Review Logistics Support Analysis following programme baseline changes and advise on spares updates
Review technical documentation to identify alternative solutions to long lead-time spares
Support contingency planning and transition of projects into sustainment
Work closely with Product Support (LSA and Technical Publications) teams to ensure accurate aircraft documentation updates
Collaborate with Product Support Engineers to resolve early-life support issues
Mentor supply chain team members in the effective use of technical information
Operate under direction of the Product Support Technical Lead and Programme Product Support Manager
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Supply Chain Support Engineering or Product Support background
Ability to obtain and hold UK SC security clearance
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
Experience supporting military or defence environments
Knowledge of Supply Chain Engineering
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
Experience authoring support product documentation
Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering discipline
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to identify optimisation opportunities
Proven focus on first-time quality
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