Material Support Specialist

Material Support Specialist Location: RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire Contract: 12 Months (strong likelihood of extension) Rate: £30 per hour, Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Security Clearance: BPSS (completed by site security) - must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance Nationality Restrictions: Role subject to ITAR compliance Relevant Backgrounds: Engineering * Manufacturing * Aerospace * Aircraft Industry A Material Support Specialist is required to join a high-performance operational support team responsible for ensuring the UK A400M fleet remains fully equipped, mission-ready, and able to meet its Maintenance and Flying Programme commitments. Working closely with MRO and P145 teams and reporting to the Material Demand Coordinator, the specialist will play a vital role in managing and escalating material demands across the fleet. Key Responsibilities Maintain operational oversight of all material requirements supporting maintenance and technical activities across the UK A400M fleet, both domestically and worldwide.

Provide expert support during AOG events, contributing to recovery coordination and participating in global conference calls. Escalate critical AOG and Work Stop items, including depth maintenance parts and ADFs at risk. Liaise directly with the customer regarding MTP material procurement, escalating any items unable to meet required delivery deadlines.

Follow up on delayed items, incorrect or missing documentation, incomplete requisitions, and unresolved supply issues. Attend daily operational briefings and planning meetings, contributing to fleet readiness and operational decision-making. Key Skills & Experience Background in a material management or supply chain role.

Strong experience using SAP systems (SAP SP1, SAP HANA). Comfortable attending and contributing to operational meetings. Strong customer relationship management skills.

Effective problem-solving abilities with the capability to identify and escalate risks. Experience producing supply chain reports and managing material-related data. Familiarity with EASA Part 145 regulations.

Proficiency with material management tools such as Airnnav, Microsoft Excel, and MDS for P145 requisitions. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan