Bill of material controller

Job Description

Salary £40K – £46K

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your Impact

We are looking for a BOM controller to join our team in Edinburgh. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to use and develop your skills supporting and influencing the construct of assembly bills of material (BOM) within the company databases.

You will be working within a close-knit, multi-talented small team at the forefront of engineering for aerospace and defence.

The role may be a mixture of home based and onsite.

What You’ll Do As a BOM Controller

• Maintenance of the assembly Bills of Material and Material Master Data within the company databases, ensuring readiness for production.
• Attendance at Change Review Boards to approve the validity of change documentation and the implementation of changes to the product.
• Reviewing change documentation to confirm compliance with the appropriate regulations for the change implementation.
• Relaying outcomes of Change Management to the relevant disciplines and Project Management.

What You’ll Bring

It would be necessary to have advanced knowledge of Configuration & Change Management processes, as well as some experience of SAP ERP software and Product Data Management software. It would be advantageous to have a knowledge of mechanical assembly and a materials control background. On-the-Job training will be delivered working within the BoM team. You will receive additional formal training to augment this depending on the business needs.

More importantly, is the desire and attitude to embed best practice into the business through process integrity.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge – Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future – Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters – Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance – All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning – Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend – Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks – Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working – Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid