Fleet Support Spares Lead

Your role will be to plan for and lead the team and third-party resources in the maintenance and management of ground equipment, vehicles and spare parts required to support flying operations, customer flying operations, and the modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul of ULTRA Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). This will take place both at the main base location and at deployed locations.

The capability will be based at the base location, with subordinate stores of equipment at deployed locations that may require periodic on-site inspection and management.

Responsibilities

Planning, Leading and Conducting

The disposition of all aircraft fleet support vehicles, ground support equipment (including ground control stations, communication equipment and refuelling equipment), tools and spare parts to enable flying operations globally.
Managing the allocation and recording of ground support equipment (and vehicles) for Flight and MMRO operations.
Completion of scheduled maintenance, calibration and, where required, compliance inspections of aircraft fleet support vehicles and ground support equipment.
Management of repair for faults found on aircraft fleet support vehicles and ground support equipment.
Management of the relationship with Procurement for the supply of third-party maintenance of vehicles and ground support equipment.
The disposition of spares for base modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MMRO).
Management of the relationship with Procurement for the supply of spare parts for MMRO and packs for operational deployment.
The disposition of spares for deployed aircraft operations support.
Management of all spare parts for base MMRO and deployed aircraft operations using the relevant electronic inventory management system (ERP).
Collation of feedback on spares support and ground equipment allocation and configuration for deployments.
Completion and maintenance of relevant aircraft support equipment electronic records.
Continued management of work and stores spaces, ensuring cleanliness and tidiness are maintained.
Conduct of all activity within your area of responsibility in a safe manner and in accordance with the Health and Safety agenda.

Responsible for

Other responsibilities as agreed with your manager.
Working in accordance with our values, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Supervision and approval of work conducted by subordinate technicians.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Lead, mentor and develop the Fleet Support and Spares Team to achieve departmental and organisational objectives, establishing key targets for the team and supporting growth in line with business pace.
Ensure currency with all relevant industry practices and promote a continuous-learning approach to personal and team development.
Provide a leading example of adherence to company policies and culture, and promote an open and transparent approach to reporting safety concerns and risks.
Act as a subject matter expert in support of the Head of Modification, Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul and Availability (MMRO&A).

Manager's Responsibilities

Operational Delivery

Set clear team goals aligned with MMRO&A targets and business strategy.
Oversee day-to-day operations or project delivery within your function.
Balance resource planning, risk management and deadlines in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Manage Functional Areas

Own the delivery of critical functional or technical areas (e.g., project timelines, compliance, technical direction).
Ensure outcomes meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

Contribute Expertise

Serve as a subject matter expert within the Fleet Support and Spares area.
Guide and influence teams through technical leadership or coordination.

Drive Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with other managers (MMRO and Flight Ops) to align priorities and workflows.
Ensure effective two-way communication between your team and other team management.

Maintain Standards and Promote Continuous Improvement

Uphold documentation, quality and compliance standards across your area.
Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency or scalability.
Identify opportunities for improving tools, systems or processes.
Encourage team innovation and feedback within a scale-up environment.

Uphold Values and Safety

Champion company values: Purpose, Agile, Resilient, Team, Safe.
Ensure all team members comply with HSE standards and quality requirements.

Lead and Develop People

Manage, coach and support your team.
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews and career development planning.
Set goals for direct reports and support them in setting goals for their teams.
Foster a high-performance, inclusive and respectful team culture.

Qualifications & Experience

Experienced in managing vehicle fleets, tool inventories and support equipment (air, automotive, marine or rail).
Experienced in conducting vehicle fleet, tool inventory and support equipment maintenance and husbandry.
Experience applying fleet management systems (availability management, deployment, fault reporting).
Experienced user and (desirable) administrator of spare parts inventory management systems (ERP or similar).
Ability to adapt and learn new skills.
Empathetic and skilled communicator, experienced in explaining and managing competing priorities.
Highly desirable: willingness to periodically operate from remote locations (UK or overseas, at the employee's discretion).
Experienced Microsoft Office user.
Familiar with project/progress management software (e.g., ERP tools).
Right to work in the UK.
Vetting and security clearance as required by role, location or client.

Other

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the company. The job description may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Professional Development

You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements