MRO Tool Store Operative

The Boeing Company; Middle Wallop; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking an MRO Tool Store Operative to manage tools and equipment for aircraft maintenance. The ideal candidate will ensure controlled issuance, conduct inventories, and maintain system accuracy. Successful applicants will have strong technical knowledge and communication skills, along with experience in managing equipment. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, and applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual incentive plans

23 days plus UK public holidays

Pension plan with employer contribution

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to communicate technical work requirements.
• Capable of working and communicating with various management levels.
• Experience in sequencing and controlling demanding workloads.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a register of tool movement.
• Ensure controlled issue and return of all tools.
• Carry out daily checks on the main tool store.
• Purchase new tools as business needs arise.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The MRO Tool Store Operative role is designed to provide direct control and supervision of tools and aircraft equipment required during Aircraft Maintenance, Major Repairs and Modification work of aircraft transferred to Boeing.

Responsibilities

The Operations Tool Store Operative is accountable to the Operations Manager/s for the Issue, Control and Maintenance of all tooling and ground support equipment within a defined area of responsibility. Responsibilities include:

• Implementing and maintain a register of movement of all hand tools, test and measuring equipment (TME) and Precision Termination Tools (PTT).
• Implement the calibration requirements of TME and PTT.
• Ensure controlled issue and return of all tools.
• Maintain and administer access to the Tool Control System and application i.e. CribMaster and undertake the relevant Tool Control System training.
• Request from Tool Custodian tool asset number for all tools and ensure proper markings of the tools.
• For ensuring all loan tooling arriving on site are brought to the attention of the Operations Tool Store Lead, for such tooling to be receipted/registered on CribMaster, in line with the required tool control/calibration requirements.
• Carry out daily open and close (or handover) checks on the main tool store and carry out regular periodic inventory management checks of all tool kits.
• Purchase replacement/new tools as the business needs arise.
• Carry out tool store actions for the U/S tool reporting process within this document.
• Ensure all tools and TME and PTT that require Calibration are clearly marked with the details of the calibration, ensuring Tool Control System is also kept up-to-date.
• Ensure toolkits contain an up-to-date toolkit folder (log book) as described in current document.
• Quarantine all tools and TME that are damaged or out of calibration. If the tool cannot be placed in secure quarantine it should be clearly marked as unserviceable and prevented from use, whilst ensuring Tool Control System reflects this.
• Carry out appropriate actions for the replenishment, control and management of FLAP accounts and provisions/stores/consumables.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• The ability to apply both technical knowledge and human factors (HF) knowledge, with regard to assessing the requirements against the individual tasks being undertaken.
• A good communicator, with a demonstrable ability to communicate the technical work requirements to others.
• Possesses knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, BDUK Part 145 MOE, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and application of these requirements within their area of accountability, responsibility and authority.
• Is capable of working and communicating with management levels, cross functional areas and the customer effectively.
• Is capable and experienced in sequencing and controlling demanding workloads, on time, to budget and to the required standard.
• Can demonstrate the Boeing ‘Our Values’:
• Lead on safety, quality, integrity and sustainability.
• Foster a Just Culture grounded in humility, inclusion and transparency.
• Import and demonstrate best leadership practices.
• Earn stakeholder trust and preference.
• Respect one another and advance a global team.
• Seek, Speak & Listen.

Becoming a Boeing Employee

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 9% employer contribution
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 4x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Security Clearance and Eligibility

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.

Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 12, 2025

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applications are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.