Stores and Tooling Manager - LGW in England

We are easyJet – a FTSE‑100 listed, £multi‑billion low‑cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low‑cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easyJet – Our Promise Behaviours: we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

The Team: You’ll be part of easyJet’s Engineering and Maintenance function, a team recognised across the industry for innovation, reliability and operational excellence. Working closely with colleagues across engineering, logistics and maintenance you’ll help deliver industry‑leading technical dispatch reliability and keep our fleet flying safely and efficiently.

The Role: As Stores and Tooling Manager you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our operation runs safely, smoothly and compliantly. You’ll lead the day‑to‑day stores and tooling operation making sure materials, components and tooling are available, controlled and managed to the highest standards. Safety is our top priority and you’ll be accountable for meeting all regulatory and company requirements while driving a best‑in‑class operation. You’ll also be a key people leader developing capability, engagement and performance across the team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Owning the stores and tooling operation ensuring full compliance with regulatory and company standards
• Leading and developing the team with a strong focus on performance, capability and engagement
• Managing tooling control including calibration, tracking, repairs and lifecycle management
• Overseeing commercial stock holdings, inventory control and cycle counting
• Ensuring the operation is appropriately resourced including workforce planning and leave management
• Driving continuous improvement, identifying efficiencies and introducing smarter ways of working
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and internal procedures
• Working closely with engineering and maintenance leadership to support operational priorities

What We’re Looking For: We’re looking for a confident people leader with strong operational experience and a proactive mindset. You’ll bring a balance of regulatory knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to inspire teams in a dynamic environment.

• Experience within aviation logistics, stores or supply chain operations
• Proven experience leading and motivating teams in a regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of CAA and EASA Part 145 regulations
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• High levels of personal discipline with the ability to meet operational deadlines
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office with AMOS knowledge desirable
• A continuous improvement mindset and a collaborative team‑first approach

What You’ll Get In Return:

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 20% bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• BAYE SAYE and Performance Share Schemes
• 7% pension
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Excellent staff travel benefits

Practicalities: Full‑time role based in Gatwick, 40 hours per week. The role may require occasional travel between Gatwick and the airline headquarters in Luton.

Reasonable Adjustments: At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, please contact us. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Business Area: Engineering & Maintenance

Primary Location: United Kingdom‑London‑London Gatwick Airport

Organisation: Engineering & Maintenance

Schedule: Full‑time

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Quality Assurance, Production, and Engineering

Industries: Airlines and Aviation, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing