At a Glance
- Tasks: Support maintenance operations by delivering parts and keeping work areas organised and safe.
- Company: Join a leading aviation recruitment firm with over 30 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive pay at £19.45 per hour, Monday to Friday schedule, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team ensuring efficient workflows in the aviation industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in industrial or automotive settings preferred, but strong organisational skills are key.
The predicted salary is between 17.1 - 20.9 £ per hour.
Our client has an opportunity for a Stores Assistant to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with high likelihood of extension. You will be playing a crucial role in maintaining an efficient, safe, and organized workflow within assigned maintenance bays.
Role: Stores Assistant
Pay: £19.45 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
Location: Shawbury
Contract: Mon - Fri / 08:30 - 17:00 / 37.5 hrs per week.
Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS
Responsibilities:
- Engineering & Material Support: Gather, stage, and deliver parts, consumables, hardware, and tools to mechanics in active bays prior to and during maintenance shifts. Organise project kits and ensure hardware packages are complete and assigned to the correct bay or aircraft project. Return used, specialized tools to the tool crib, ensuring they are logged back in according to standard operating procedures. Act as a dedicated liaison between the parts stores, tool room, and the active bay floor to minimize engineer downtime.
- Bay Housekeeping & FOD Control: Keep designated maintenance bays, work benches, shadow boards, and tool carts clean, organized, and free of hazard. Continuously sweep, inspect, and remove Foreign Object Debris (FOD) within the immediate workspace of the bay. Dispose of waste, scrap material, and hazardous consumables (rags, sealants, etc.) in accordance with safety and environmental protocols. Wipe down support equipment (ladders, maintenance stands, ground power units) used within the bay to keep them operational and clean.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in an industrial, warehouse, automotive, or aviation environment is preferred, but entry-level candidates with strong organizational skills will be considered.
- High awareness of safety protocols, especially regarding tool accountability and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg) regularly throughout the shift.
- Clear communication skills to liaise effectively with engineers, stores personnel, and supervisors.
- Strong self-starter who can anticipate engineer needs and keep the work area tidy without constant supervision.
Two years referencing will be required along with additional checks.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!
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