Tool Stores Attendant (Far) in Farnborough

About the Role

Previous warehouse, stores, or parts experience is preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements

Secondary school or A Level required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Position Purpose:

The tool store person is responsible for the issuing, returning and maintenance of company tooling, equipment and consumables, in a safe and efficient manner with a focus on upholding work standards.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

• Ensure that tooling and consumables are stored and controlled in compliance with the company, manufacturers and regulatory requirements.
• Issue tooling and consumables from stock to the relevant work order.
• Act on any reported missing tools-equipment, reference SMP 6, as revised.
• Ensure that all tooling and test equipment is registered on the overall inventory listing and allocated a ‘GUL’ reference number before the equipment is issued for use.
• Ensure that a computer printout of all outstanding tooling is issued to the relevant aircraft maintenance engineer as required.
• Control the consumable stock items within the tool stores and on the hangar floor to ensure the stocks are maintained to the required levels.
• Monitor and control the ‘electrical charging’ of all relevant tooling and equipment and ensure that all items are maintained at an acceptable level.
• Control of inventory of short and long term quarantine cupboards, flammables cupboard, paint lockers and PTP cabinets.
• Liaising with Operations and Scheduling Departments on any new and/or loan tooling requirements.
• Raise the necessary requisitions, liaising with approved vendors and arranging shipment to and from the Farnborough Facility.
• Carry out receiving inspections of new and loan tooling and equipment to prove serviceability and fitness for purpose and a review of the current calibration status.
• Arrange return of loan tooling, raising requisitions and updating the tool control system accordingly.
• Remove all unserviceable or unsafe tools and equipment from service until the required repairs or modifications have been accomplished.
• Evaluate unserviceable tooling and arrange necessary repairs, including recalibration and certification as required.
• Maintain the tool control database and all records, including approval documentations, related to repairs, modifications and preventive maintenance.
• Conduct planned audits of all consolidated tool boxes in accordance with a defined schedule.
• Perform recommended inspections of tool boxes per the manufacture’s recommendations.
• Maintain all records related to repairs, modifications and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure all consumables are ordered and maintained at an adequate level.
• Produce usage reports and audits of the vending system raising necessary requisitions, recording the receipt of consumables and ensuring the vending machines are stocked.
• Update Flash Drives, Ipads and Technician Pocket Guides with current Technical Data.
• Maintain manufacture’s technical data revisions and updates.

Additional Functions:

• Travel domestically and/or internationally as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to operate personal computers, experience with Microsoft Windows/Windows NT and Microsoft Office products, Word and Excel.
• Experience in warehouse, stockroom, material handling, technical operations, or transportation preferred.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to interact with all levels of management, technical and non-technical personnel and co-workers.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 22.5 kg.

Additional Information

• Requisition Number: 230602
• Category: Materials
• Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
• Shift: UK Shift Pattern 800-1615
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Posting End Date: 02/09/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft.