Logistics Operative Apprentice in Retford

DEA Group is recruiting a Logistics/Stores Apprentice at our Gamston site. This opportunity offers a Level two Certificate in Warehousing & Storage Skills (C&G) qualification and provides an in-depth knowledge of the Logistics function in a Part 145 Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) facility within the Aerospace industry. By undertaking this apprenticeship, you will become part of a dedicated stores team operating across two shifts. Each shift consists of a Supervisor and an Assistant reporting directly to the Logistics Manager, responsible for providing logistics support to a fleet of aircraft during scheduled maintenance at facilities in the UK and across Europe.

Training course: Level 2 Apprenticeship standard in Supply Chain Warehouse Operative

Hours: Monday to Friday 08.30 - 16.30, 37.5 hours per week (including study time), 20 days + bank holiday starting leave allowance

Key Responsibilities:

• Stock Control & Compliance: Assist in maintaining all elements of stock control for a bonded store in accordance with CAA regulations.
• Inventory Management: Maintain precise stock levels and reduce loss or waste by completing a perpetual stock check program.
• Traceability: Follow strict procedures for the segregation, storage, and traceability of aircraft parts in accordance with CAA regulations.
• Goods-In Inspections: Carry out inspections to ensure all received aircraft parts meet relevant Airworthiness Authority standards.
• Shipping: Prepare and package parts for dispatch to overseas maintenance locations, ensuring full compliance with export regulations.
• Engineer Support: Action requests from Engineers by issuing stock from the Part 145 store, delivering items to the relevant aircraft track or allocating them to designated holding areas.
• Tooling Control: Assist senior team members with the management of calibrated tools to ensure all Part 145 regulations are upheld.
• Data Integrity: Ensure accurate data is maintained across all platforms, including MRP/SAGE systems.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Develop an understanding of various aviation authorities (CAA/FAA/EASA) and the specific certification requirements for each.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to identify key needs and develop professional relationships.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise You'll Learn:

• As part of this apprenticeship standard, students will complete and be awarded The City & Guilds (C&G) Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing & Storage, covering modules such as health, safety and security at work, picking goods in logistics operations, wrapping and packing goods, placing goods in storage, keeping stock at required levels, receiving goods, and maintaining the safety and security of hazardous goods.
• In the workplace, students will learn how to carry out stocktaking, record discrepancies, and adjust stock levels in accordance with current procedures.
• All elements involved in receiving parts from external sources including checking part numbers, serial numbers, certification, and determining if the part is for stock or forward issue.
• The correct certification required by each Aviation Authority in relation to all parts received and issued to remain compliant.
• Develop communication skills, building relationships with key stakeholders.
• How different internal databases are utilised.
• Knowledge of Aviation Authority regulations in respect to the control and storage of spare parts.
• How to prioritise needs, working flexibly between tasks.
• Accurate and up to date data entry.

Job Benefits:

• Salary Sacrifice Bupa Healthcare
• Death in Service Scheme
• Perkbox
• Cycle to work Scheme