MRO Tool Store Operative

Boeing; Middle Wallop; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Annual incentive plans

UK annual leave and Winter Break

Well Being Programs

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking an MRO Tool Store Operative to manage tooling and ground support equipment for aircraft maintenance, repairs and modifications. You will oversee tool issuance, calibration compliance, and CribMaster system updates while coordinating with the Operations Tool Store Lead and other teams.

The role requires English fluency, ability to work with regulators and maintain tool control accuracy, with opportunities in a structured, safety‑focused environment

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Forklift truck licence preferred.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge with human factors.
• Good communicator capable of conveying technical work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Issue, control and maintain tooling and ground support equipment.
• Maintain a register of movement for hand tools, TME and PTT.
• Ensure calibration requirements for TME and PTT are met.
• Control issue and return of tools and administer CribMaster access.
• Mark tools with asset numbers and ensure CribMaster receipting.
• Conduct daily open/close checks and inventory of tool kits.
• Purchase replacement/new tools as needed.
• Quarantine damaged or out-of-calibration tools.
• Replenish and manage FLAP accounts and provisions.

Skills

Fluent English

Forklift licence

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Team coordination

Tools

CribMaster

Job description

MRO Tool Store Operative

Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

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.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Fluent written and Spoken English.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Forklift truck Operators Licence.
• 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.

Benefits and Pay

• 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

• 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.

Shift

• Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

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