Stock Controller
Application Deadline: 25 September 2026
Department: Logistics
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Brize Norton
Compensation: £34,812 / year
Description
We are looking for a Stock Controller to join our Fleet Engineering team. You will play a key role in managing aircraft parts, materials, and inventory across our main operating base, deployed locations, and third-party maintenance facilities.
Why AirTanker?
AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Stock Controller, you will play a vital role in supporting Fleet Engineering operations by ensuring aircraft parts, materials, and inventory are accurately managed, controlled, and available when needed. Working within a highly regulated aviation environment, you will maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company procedures while enabling the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance activities.
What's in it for you?
- Operational impact: Play a key role in supporting aircraft availability by ensuring engineers have the right parts, materials, and tooling when they need them.
- Safety-focused culture: Be part of an organisation where safety, compliance, and operational excellence are at the centre of every decision.
- Unique challenges: Support deployed operations, manage critical aircraft components, and contribute to the success of a complex engineering operation.
- Comprehensive benefits: Access private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and additional company benefits.
- Adventure and belonging: Take part in battlefield tours, adventure training, and family events. Build strong connections across the organisation.
What you'll be doing
- Manage aircraft parts and materials, including stock control, audits, stock rotation, and shelf-life monitoring.
- Prepare and issue aircraft spares, tools, and materials for scheduled maintenance activities.
- Support engineers by ensuring serviceable parts are available when required.
- Deploy and recover fly‑away packs supporting remote operations, including out‑of‑hours activities when necessary.
- Process unserviceable aircraft components for repair, overhaul, or servicing.
- Maintain accurate inventory records using stock management systems.
- Handle and control hazardous materials in line with company procedures and industry regulations.
- Maintain storage facilities to required regulatory and compliance standards.
- Manage controlled and sensitive equipment, including military, restricted, and export‑controlled items.
- Support cost‑effective stock management and transportation activities.
- Provide support and cover for tool store operations when required.
Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and accurate record keeping
What you'll bring
- Experience in a stock control, stores, logistics, or warehouse environment.
- Experience using computerised inventory or stock management systems.
- Experience conducting stock checks and audits.
- Strong administration and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Valid UK driving licence
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AirTanker is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of talent development within the UK's defence sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a bonus scheme, and a vibrant work culture that promotes adventure and belonging, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. Join us at Brize Norton, where your passion for developing people will directly impact our workforce and create meaningful learning experiences.
