Description

Header Tank Process Lead

Programme: LCST (Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation)

Location: Bristol

Role Overview

Leidos Europe Ltd is seeking a proactive and motivated Header Tank Process Lead to support the Ministry of Defence Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) Programme.

This development role will operate within the Logistics Division, reporting to the Air Safety Manager, and will play a key part in the implementation and day-to-day management of the Header Tank Process as defined within the airworthiness change programme.

The Header Tank is a change management process that converts NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs) from not being recognised as Airworthy Certified Items (ACIs) to being recognised as ACIs, within LCST depot warehouses. The position offers an excellent opportunity to build transferrable skills in airworthiness, logistics, and process improvement within a dynamic defence environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of the Header Tank Process for ACIs within LCST depot systems, ensuring compliance with Defence policies and project requirements
Collaborate with depot teams and stakeholders to monitor, track and report progress of NSNs through the Header Tank Process, maintaining clear records and supporting effective stock management
Assist in scheduling and prioritisation of NSN processing, following guidance from the Air Safety Manager and relevant MOD Air Delivery Teams (DTs)
Contribute to the documentation and refinement of operational process maps, work instructions, management information and audit trails related to the Header Tank Process
Help ensure accuracy of system data, and support the transition of items between warehouse management systems (Dispatcher/BODMS)
Work with the Air Safety Compliance Manager to support business change activities, contributing to project governance, quality assurance, and risk mitigation
Engage in training and development activities to build specialist knowledge in airworthiness and logistics, with opportunities to work alongside experienced compliance professionals

Skill Required:

Educated to A-level or equivalent; a degree or technical qualification in logistics, engineering, or a related discipline is advantageous but not essential
Strong attention to detail with an ability to follow and improve processes
Effective communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to collaborate as part of a team
Competency in MS Office products, especially Word and Excel; familiarity with SharePoint is beneficial
Enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills relevant to airworthiness, quality, and defence logistics
Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks within a fast-paced operational environment

Desirable Skills Required:

Experience working in a warehouse, logistics, or administrative role.
Interest or experience in defence, MOD processes, or airworthiness compliance.
Exposure to process mapping, audit, or continuous improvement activities

Clearance Requirements:

BPSS Pre-screening required to start
SC Required for role
UK citizenship and eligibility for SC clearance

Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction...

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

Contributory Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

Flexible Working Scheme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£34,800.00-£43,500.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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