Material support specialist

Material Support Specialist

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Location: RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire (100% onsite)
Rate: £22.43 per hour (PAYE) / £30.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 12 months (likely extension)
Hours: 35 hours per week (typically 4.5 days, between 07:00-19:00)
Clearance: BPSS+ (must be eligible for SC clearance)
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Material Support Specialist to join the Airbus Atlas Support Centre UK, based at RAF Brize Norton.
Working closely with the MRO and P145 teams, and reporting to the Material Demand Coordinator, you'll play a key role in ensuring material availability to support the UK A400M fleet and meet maintenance and flying programme commitments.
As part of the Demand Cell team, you will manage and escalate material demands across the UK fleet in line with contractual requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:

• Maintain an operational focus across all material aspects supporting maintenance and technical activities for the UK A400M fleet worldwide
• Support the management and recovery of AOG (Aircraft on Ground) scenarios, including contributing to calls and providing expert input
• Escalate AOG and Work Stop issues, including parts at risk within depth maintenance and ADF requirements
• Liaise with customers to manage material procurement requirements and escalate issues where delivery targets are not met
• Proactively track and resolve issues such as delays, missing paperwork, or incomplete requisitions
• Identify risks and ensure appropriate escalation of unresolved material issues
• Attend daily operational briefings and planning meetings to support ongoing activity

About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience within a material support or supply chain-focused role
• Strong working knowledge of material management systems such as SAP (SP1 or S/4 HANA), Airnav, and Microsoft Excel
• Experience using MDS for P145 material requisitions
• Knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage risk and prioritise effectively
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with customers and stakeholders
• Experience in reporting and participating in operational meetings

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required
• Experience is prioritised over formal qualifications
• Suitable backgrounds include engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace environments
• Similar roles may include Material Manager, Supply Chain Coordinator, or Procurement Coordinator

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team supporting critical aerospace operations. You'll gain exposure to global fleet support, work in a fast-paced operational environment, and develop your expertise in material demand and supply chain coordination within aviation. xsngvjr

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