Job ID: 44206
Job Function:
Job Term: Permanent
Job Region: Bristol
Posted Date: 18 Jun 2026
TVS are working as part of Team Leidos, which is a team of defence and logistics specialists, supporting a major contract providing an end-to-end supply chain service delivering commodity and inventory savings to the UK Ministry of Defence.
Please note we work on a hybrid model with a minimum of two days in office.
Purpose:
To provide and deliver a consistent and reliable Commodity Support Inventory Plan and an effective Equipment Management plan for the Team Leidos Community
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Act as Head of Equipment Capability with the Medical Support Services framework
- Delivering through life support services, primarily to Defence Medical Services medical equipment capabilities throughout the globe
- Lead, develop and manage a team of Equipment Support Managers
- Lead, develop and manage an assured equipment capability process for DMS to include proactive obsolescence management and capability view that supports DMS capability risk management
- Mentor and develop the equipment support managers skills and knowledge across a range of engineering functions.
- Provide engineering advice to the Front Line Commands and the Surgeon Generals department through a team of Equipment Support Managers
- Maintain availability of equipment capabilities to meet customer requirements within the agreed annual equipment budget
- Develop, implement and maintain a Quality Management System across engineering functions within the team.
- Safety Management of capabilities and equipment failure investigations
- Lead the Aeromedical Equipment process within the Equipment Team, liaising with stakeholders across CSS, Team Leidos and MOD
- Provide evidence for the level of understanding on systems safety management in line with managing medical devices guidance issued by the MHRA, and other equipment, governed by regulatory bodies.
- Delegate for equipment program lead as required
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Essential will be a background in equipment engineering and management that has been developed over a number of years across a diverse range of equipment.
- Hold formal qualifications at a minimum of HNC electrical and electronic engineering supported by substantial experience. Applicants would be expected to be a chartered engineer or work towards.
- Knowledge of MOD through life support processes and policy would be an advantage.
- Medical engineering experience would be an advantage
The successful candidate will be required go through a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance.
In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.
Your package will include:
- Competitive Salary
- Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays (of which 5 can be taken flexibly throughout the year)
- Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
- Established hybrid working structure
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:
- Virtual GP consultations and second opinions
- Mental health support and counselling
- Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support
- Wellbeing and healthy living support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
- Pass scheme (£100 per year to undertake training of your choice)
- Quarterly employee recognition awards
- Employee referral scheme with financial reward
- Benefits hub with employee retail discounts
- Discounted eye test vouchers
- Early finish Fridays
At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.
If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.
