WIST Engines Controller

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense firm in Yeovil is seeking a WIST Engines Controller. In this role, you will manage engine asset availability and logistics, ensuring successful service delivery for the MOD. Ideal candidates will have experience in supply chain management, knowledge of relevant systems like SAP and MJDI, and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working environment and a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous leave with up to 12 flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health support

Bonus scheme

Access to online courses

Flexible benefits up to £500

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the customer's organization structure.
• Detailed knowledge of customer’s systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Material supply process.

Responsibilities

• Manage the availability of CTS800 Engine and asset management.
• Support engine logistics issues with MOD.
• Maintain strong working relationships with MOD stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of customer's organization

Communications skills

Understanding of supply chain processes

Excellent interpersonal skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Education

2 years experience in supply related business

Tools

SAP

Optimiza

MJDI

BWIMS

Job description

Job Description:

The Wildcat Delivery Team (WDT) are recruiting a new member at the Home of British Helicopters. As a WIST Engines Controller, working closely with a team of dedicated professionals, you will strive to maximise the potential of Wildcat to achieve, or exceed, flying hour targets.

These roles don’t become available very often and, as a key member of the Wildcat Integrated Support and Training (WIST) team, you will manage the availability and sustainment of WIST Engines and associated spares under the contract, ensuring a successful service delivery is achieved in accordance with Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), whilst ensuring optimisation of inventory.

As the primary interface with the MOD for all WIST Engine logistics issues, you will collaborate across Leonardo, to ensure the service is successfully delivered. You will support the customer to ensure the engine allotment process is as efficient and effective as possible and provide maximum asset availability, whilst driving to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction through successful service delivery.

You will need to stay tuned into business developments in this role, and be able to evaluate the potential impact caused by changes in capability, operations, processes or trends by either the MOD or the company and facilitating the flow of this information.

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nformation for internal applicants - this position is a level 5 on our Salary and Career Progression Framework (S&CPF).

What you will do as a WIST Engines Controller

• Be the prime Material focal point with the MOD for CTS800 Engine and engine component asset availability management.
• Responsible for the following tasks:
  • Management of Engine Repair Contract.
  • Point of Contact (POC) with Procurement for all Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) contractual requirements.
  • Travel to and from main Vendor LHTEC and sub vendors as required.
  • Prepare specific reports, briefs and presentations as required.
  • Provide support to Engine related DSP requirements.
  • Ensure that Engine and Engine Component Special to Type Container (STC's) are available as required.
  • Manage specific contractual Engine requirements such as Spares and R&O Caps.
• Ensure strong working relationships are established and maintained with all MOD stakeholders to deliver the spares service. Functional areas include the WDT, Second Customers, Embarked Aviation (EmbAv), On Site Support Teams (OSST), Engineering Design Authority (EDA) and Logistics provider, K&N at Yeovilton Stores LH core business.
• Provide specialist logistics support to assist in the resolution of urgent supply requirements, inabilities and state demands by expediting delivery or repair of assets through LH core business teams in conjunction with the Priority Progression Cell (PPC). Where necessary escalate priority issues through to the SLICT Manager.
• Establish a good working relationship with Engine workshop personnel at Yeovilton to support all associated activities and ensure that all required outputs are delivered.
• Provide timely advice to the SLICT Manager concerning potential supply deficiencies, critical stock shortages or inabilities or other matters requiring resolution at a senior management level.
• Attend all engine specific meetings with customer and wider team.
• Process and provide support to requirements for manual and first time demands. Where applicable progress demands in accordance with the introduction of parts to the spares solution via the Master Parts List (MPL).
• Support to R2 workshops spares supply
• Where required deputise forthe Availability Manager

What you’ll bring

• Have a sound knowledge of the customers organisation structure, processes and procedures.
• Possess a detailed knowledge of the Customer’s systems – Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) and Base Warehouse Inventory Management System (BWIMS) .
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of the Material supply process from Supplier to Customer.
• Have 2 years’ experience in a supply related business / military discipline.
• Possess a detailed operating knowledge of LH supply process and systems – SAP & Optimiza.
• Be a capable communicator with the ability to interface with all levels of the WDT and LH.
• Have the ability to interface and influence within the customer and company domain.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to conduct multi-discipline discussions.
• Maintain a degree of awareness of the roles of the aircraft including spares and product knowledge.
• Be adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of a Service Delivery environment.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid