Life Support Professional
Job in
Bristol, Bristol County, BS1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-23
Listing for:
Copello
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-23
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
I am looking for Through Life Support Professionals for various Defence contracts near Bristol.
Contract Length: 6-12mth+
Location:
Hybrid, Bristol (site attendance as required)
Rates: £300 - £530 per day Inside IR35 (dep. on role/level)
Clearance:
Suitable candidates must hold active SC Clearance
We are seeking experienced Through-Life Support (TLS) professionals to support the delivery, sustainment, and in-service management of complex systems and capabilities. The role will focus on ensuring equipment remains operationally effective, supportable, and cost-efficient throughout its lifecycle.
Experience with in the Defence sector is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage Through-Life Support strategies and plans.
* Support the transition of systems from design and delivery into service.
* Coordinate sustainment, maintenance, and support activities throughout the asset lifecycle.
* Monitor performance, availability, reliability, and support metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.
* Work closely with engineering, logistics, commercial, and project teams to ensure support requirements are met.
* Manage risks, issues, and dependencies associated with in-service support.
* Contribute to lifecycle cost planning, support solutions, and capability management activities.
* Support governance reviews, customer reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Essential Experience
* Proven experience within Through-Life Support, In-Service Support, Asset Management, ILS, Support Engineering, or similar roles.
* Experience supporting complex engineering programmes or operational capabilities.
* Understanding of maintenance, sustainment, supportability, availability, and lifecycle management principles.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Experience managing multiple work streams within a project or operational environment.
* Strong planning, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience within the Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, Rail, Nuclear, or Engineering sectors.
* Knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and supportability methodologies.
* Experience with reliability, maintainability, and availability analysis.
* Familiarity with lifecycle cost management and asset management principles.
This role would suit a Through-Life Support Manager, Supportability Engineer, ILS Engineer, Asset Manager, In-Service Support Manager, or Logistics Support professional with experience ensuring complex systems remain operationally effective throughout their lifecycle
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