Store/Warehouse Operative

Role: Store/Warehouse Operative

Location: Brize Norton

Duration: 9 months

Role Type: Onsite

Salary: Around £14

We are recruiting for a globally renowned aerospace client, who is seeking a Stores Operatives to join the C-17 Field Operations Team, providing on-site support to the Royal Air Force C-17 customer at RAF Brize Norton. These roles are offered on a six-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension.

The client's team at RAF Brize Norton plays a critical role in delivering Real Time, time-sensitive support to C-17 operations. Working closely with the operational maintenance teams, Stores Operatives will support tooling and spares activities at a locally deployed site near the Main Operating Base, ensuring continued aircraft availability and operational sustainability for the C-17 Globemaster III fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide retail tooling and spares support at a locally deployed site in support of ongoing operations
• Control, issue, and receive high volumes of hand tools, test equipment, and FLAP/POL items
• Conduct full tool control checks at the start and end of each shift
• Inspect tool kits for serviceability and arrange replacement or replenishment as required
• Manage consumable tooling and loan equipment to other RAF Brize Norton units
• Support maintenance teams with spares queries and face-to-face support
• Track, package, and manage parts movements locally, including requisition status for C-17 and customer-owned parts
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and company vehicles, to move parts on site
• Provide AOG support both locally and globally as required
• Work independently when required, adhering to safety and procedural standards

Essential Requirements:

• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks safely and operate material handling equipment

Desirable Experience:

• Valid civilian forklift counterbalance and reach truck licences
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations
• Understanding of FOD prevention and airworthiness implications
• Familiarity with airworthiness maintenance processes and aviation engineering standing orders

Working Pattern:

• Shift-based role operating on-site at a locally deployed location near RAF Brize Norton

Sadly, sponsorship cannot be offered for this role.