Job Description

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Planning & Logistics Principal

Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh)

Package: £70,000 (Dependant on experience and suitability for the role)

Working pattern: Monday – Thursday (core hours)

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

As the Planning & Logistics Principal you’ll oversee the Strategic Weapon Systems programme, planning, logistics, and warehousing functions, all in support to ABL SWS operations and TSA support functions. You’ll also provide the primary AWE customer interface at a programme level to ensure due diligence prior to any task acceptance and monitoring performance.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Oversee programme planning, resource allocation, task delivery and performance monitoring to ensure delivery of the Coulport Integrated Operational Plan and deliver further integration of the planning function across warhead life-cycles.
• Accountable to ensure that the planning team deliver all required planning and programme management services as required by the Strategic Weapon System (SWS) contract.
• Line manage the SWS Planning, Logistic, Warehousing teams and TSA support functions.
• Accountable for the provision of the Planning and SWS Logistics support necessary to ensure the safe processing, storage, and handling for Assemblies and associated components.
• Accountable for highlighting and reporting to line manager any issues or potential risks, delays or changes to the SWS Programme which could have an impact on production and operational programmes.
• Accountable for the application of Safety, Health, Security, Quality, Compliance, Legislative requirements internal procedures and processes within area of control.
• Control and manage the availability of equipment and spares to meet the requirements of the programme.

• Manage and control the Production Operations Programme Integrated Plan.
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to ensure communication and agreement of programme requirements.
• Provision of formal weekly delivery performance and risk statement to the Resident Director and the customer.
• Support TU and workforce engagement and communications within areas of responsibility, if required.
• Produce and agree annual business plan budgets and targets and Monitor business plan performance and drive continuous improvement activities within areas of responsibility.
• Leadership and direction for performance improvements, innovation, change and the demonstration of value for money.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave.
• Subsidised Transport Service to the site.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice.
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it’s essential that you are flexible on working hours.

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.