Calling all Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) / Integrated Product Support (IPS), Technical Through Life Support (TTLS) and Supportability Engineers, Managers, Specialists and Consultants… are you open to a move?
Our expanding business is seeking an ILS Consultant with a background in the Defence Industry to join our respected Support Engineering team. This position presents an excellent chance to advance into a principal level role, where you will receive recognition, support, and the opportunity to contribute significantly to our thriving organisation.
About us
Whitetree is a growing and successful multi-disciplinary consultancy providing services primarily to the Defence, Aerospace and Healthcare sectors. We specialise in Management Services, Training Solutions, Business Winning, Decision Support, Solutions Engineering and Supportability Engineering services.
Our talented people are the beating heart of Whitetree. One of the key foundations on which Whitetree was built was to put our employees front and centre of the business. As a member of our growing Whitetree family, you’ll work alongside many skilled veterans and defence industry colleagues. We thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment, with a culture of empowerment, professionalism and growth.
The role
We are seeking individuals with a robust background in technical supportability, exceptional consulting abilities, enthusiasm, and an ambitious and collaborative mindset. By joining our expanding Whitetree family, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues who bring extensive experience from the ex-military and defence industry. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment, where empowerment, professionalism, and personal growth are highly valued
About you
The ideal candidate should possess specialised knowledge in ILS, along with a background in the defence industry or engineering/ex-military experience. We are looking for individuals with strong analytical skills, a track record of successful project delivery, and a strong focus on client satisfaction.
Experience, qualifications & skills required
- ILS / IPS Engineering / Management
- Logistic Support Analysis
- Availability Reliability & Maintainability (AR&M)
- Supply Support
- Knowledge of MoD ILS processes and standards (Def-Stan 00-600) and the IPS S-Series suite
- Experience gained within the Defence Industry; UK MoD background would be desirable
- Engineering management
- Current right to live and work in the UK
- Current SC clearance or willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check*
- Happy to travel to client sites
I don’t meet the criteria?
If you don’t meet the role criteria and are still interested in Whitetree careers, contact talent@whitetree.co.uk
Location & Work Environment
Our people are based from Cornwall to Northumbria and most places in between. You’ll work from home and travel to client sites when needed. We know the importance of work-life balance and strive to promote flexibility in the workplace. Whether you're motivated to excel in Support Engineering or seeking a more flexible work arrangement including part time working, we want to hear from you.
Rewards & Benefits
Join us to experience varied and challenging work with an outstanding team. You’ll be rewarded with a competitive benefits package including our all-staff bonus, regular socials and multiple schemes designed to support your professional growth, enhance your wellbeing and reward you.
Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday!
Work-Life Balance & flexible working: Start weekends early with an early Friday finish (client dependent), enjoy flexible hours to suit your needs and those of our clients.
Financial Security: Benefit from 6% matched pension contributions.
Rewarding Performance: An all-staff annual bonus scheme to reward your hard work.
Health and Wellbeing: Access Smart Health including 27/7 GP, professional mental health support, fitness plan, nutritional advice and more. Additionally, opt into Vitality Private Medical Insurance, giving you peace of mind.
Family Support: Benefit from our Family Private Medical Insurance salary sacrifice scheme.
Financial Protection: Rest easy with life insurance coverage of 4x your salary.
Professional Development: We’ll cover the cost of a professional body annual membership.
Chartership: Transform your consulting career with our inhouse accredited Chartered Management Consultant pathway.
Investment in Your Growth: Expand your expertise with your individual training budget.
Silver Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award: We support the armed forces community: We know the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business and have been awarded a
Team time: Enjoy social and company events, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture.
Social Value Impact: Give back with 4 half days paid time for charity work.
Recruitment Incentives: Earn £1000 with our employee recruitment bounty.
Tech Savvy: Take advantage of our tech salary sacrifice scheme.
Eco-Friendly Initiatives: Join our electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes.
Exclusive Discounts: Access our various discounted voucher schemes.
Our Culture
Our Mission: We are committed to empowering our clients to enact enduring and sustainable transformations. Our dedication is to facilitate change that not only addresses immediate challenges but also fortifies the foundation for continuous improvement and growth.
Our Vision: To attract the best people to deliver unparalleled solutions that enable our clients to achieve their most pivotal mission and objectives. We strive to be the partner of choice, distinguished by our ability to bring exceptional results to the most complex.
Our Values: The building blocks of our culture, embedded in everything we do.
Trust: We nurture strong, positive relationships with clients and employees and are trusted to deliver.
Integrity: We build our reputation on transparency and accountability and act with uncompromising honesty and integrity in everything we do.
Innovation: We encourage freedom, where thoughtful, creative and inspirational ideas are valued to challenge the status quo with open minds, focus, and agility
Excellence: We look beyond the present and challenge ourselves, with a commitment to continuous improvement, to deliver future value.
Hear from our newest team members!
“Being part of part of a company that offered similar values is important to me.”
“They were exceptional during the recruitment and onboarding process”
“I can add value by working for a company who truly understand my military experience”
“I chose to work at Whitetree because from the very first phone call I felt I already belonged there.”
“I feel I made the right decision to join Whitetree, it really is a family, and I am proud to be part of it”
Find out more about Whitetree Life: (54) Whitetree: Life | LinkedIn
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Whitetree values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a "protected characteristic” in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency.
Compulsory National Security Vetting
Roles within Whitetree are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. Client work may be subject to restrictions on access to information consequently, factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and country of birth effect employability at Whitetree. More information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects