At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure accurate handling and inspection of inventory while supporting daily Stores operations.
- Company: Join Draken, a leader in advanced readiness training with a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension contributions, bonuses, and wellbeing programmes.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vital role within the aerospace industry.
- Qualifications: BTEC in Storekeeping, attention to detail, and experience in Goods Inwards Inspection.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Draken believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.
The Role: As a Store Inspector, you will play a vital role in supporting daily Stores operations, ensuring the accurate handling, inspection, and dispatch of inventory. You’ll work closely with the Stores & Logistics Manager and Senior Base Engineer to maintain high standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency across all Stores functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate in accordance with Draken Europe’s SHE Technical Standards and risk assessments.
- Manage the correct location, issue, and labelling of parts using the Inventory Management System.
- Conduct Goods Inwards Inspections and ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
- Maintain clean, secure, and well-organized storage areas.
- Control and issue company tooling, COSHH cupboards, AGS, and consumables.
- Monitor shelf-life controlled items and conduct regular stocktakes.
- Operate forklifts to support Stores functions.
- Raise dispatch notes and ensure timely, compliant packaging and labelling of goods, including Dangerous Goods.
- Provide Stores cover at other UK bases and attend training at Bournemouth as required.
Requirements:
- Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- BTEC Basic Storekeeping qualification.
- Aerospace industry experience.
- Experience with Goods Inwards Inspection and worldwide dispatch.
- Familiarity with Part 145 regulations and logistical tracking systems.
Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.
At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect. We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who meet the criteria in our job specifications.
In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.
About Us: Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off. Being ready is not only a matter of when, but where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries, making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.
Stores Inspector employer: Draken Europe
Draken is an exceptional employer that prioritises fair reward and recognition, offering competitive salaries alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous pension contributions, bonus incentives, and wellbeing programmes. Our inclusive work culture fosters diversity and supports employee growth through training opportunities, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the aerospace industry.
