Saab
Logistics and Training Advisor
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Logistics and Training Advisor
Logistics and Training Adviser (Contract) – Saab UK
Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, offering opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth.
We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK. Our areas of specialisation include:
- Software engineering
- Underwater robotics
- Radars
- AI
- Armed forces training
What You Will Be Part Of
Saab is a leading defence and security company, driven by its enduring purpose: to help nations keep their people and society safe.
Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
The company designs, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems, including:
- Aeronautics
- Weapons
- Command and control
- Sensors and underwater systems
Saab operates globally, contributing to the domestic defence capabilities of multiple nations.
The Role
This is a contract role within Saab’s Training and Simulation division.
The Logistics and Training Adviser (LTA) provides administrative and logistical support for field exercises and equipment training to users. Key responsibilities include:
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Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Support DFWES exercises in the UK and overseas as part of:
- A two-person team (reporting to the Analyst):
- Administer Issue and Train & Receipt processes.
- Troubleshoot equipment and manage battery resupply.
- Set up After-Action Review (AAR) sessions.
- Manage Saab Field Team (FT) administration.
- Liaise with exercise-conducting staff.
- A larger team, reporting to a Lead LTA, including:
- Logistical planning and support for deployed FT (as directed).
- Logistical planning for users (as required).
- Attending exercise recces as directed.
- Delivering pre-deployment capability briefings.
- Coordinating with Lead LTA, UK DTES System Technical Lead (Sys Tech), and Saab Support Managers.
- Conducting ‘TES Fitness’ training sessions with exercising troops.
- Producing daily reports for Support Managers.
- Capturing logistics PXR (Post-Exercise Report) points and passing to the Analyst (or Lead/Senior Analyst).
- A two-person team (reporting to the Analyst):
Auxiliary Roles
- Assist with:
- Erecting and maintaining the PBS communication system (if required).
- Fitting vehicle kits and crew-served weapons.
- Provide support to:
- Other Saab teams on exercises.
- Site operations as needed.
- Continuation training (as required).
- Training and mentoring of new LTAs on the Field Team.
- Ensure Health and Safety (H&S) and security compliance within the team.
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Other Responsibilities (Optional)
- Step into a Lead LTA role or temporary Analyst role (with relevant training).
- Attend UK/overseas training (e.g., CONDO/Driving Training).
- Support Saab marketing activities (as required).
Qualifications and Skills
Essential Requirements
- Recent military operational experience.
- Understanding of:
- BG Combined Arms (G4) doctrine.
- Defence Command Concepts (DCC) tactics (to Training Level ECHO).
- Valid UK Driving Licence (B+E).
- Valid UK Passport (current).
- Ability to pass:
- CONDO medical.
Security Vetting
By applying to Saab UK, you consent to:
- Workforce screening activities, including:
- Baseline Personnel Security checks (BPSC) or higher.
- National Security Vetting (NSV).
- Reference checks.
- Verification of work rights.
- Applicants will undergo a security interview in the final stages of recruitment.
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