Stock Controller

AirTanker Ltd; Carterton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

EV scheme

Contributory pension

Job summary

AirTanker Ltd in Brize Norton is seeking a Stock Controller to join our Fleet Engineering team, managing aircraft parts, materials and inventory across our base and locations.

You will oversee stock control, audits, and shelf-life monitoring while ensuring serviceable parts are available for maintenance and regulatory compliance is maintained. This is a permanent, full-time role with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control/logistics environments.
• Experience using computerised stock management systems.
• Strong administration and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage aircraft parts and materials, including stock control, audits, stock rotation, and shelf-life monitoring.
• Prepare and issue aircraft spares, tools, and materials for scheduled maintenance activities.
• Support engineers by ensuring serviceable parts are available when required.
• Deploy and recover fly-away packs supporting remote operations, including out-of-hours activities when necessary.
• Process unserviceable aircraft components for repair, overhaul, or servicing.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using stock management systems.
• Handle and control hazardous materials in line with company procedures and industry regulations.
• Maintain storage facilities to required regulatory and compliance standards.
• Manage controlled and sensitive equipment, including military, restricted, and export-controlled items.
• Support cost-effective stock management and transportation activities.
• Provide support and cover for tool store operations when required.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Logistics

Record keeping

Independent working

Tools

Stock management systems

Job description

Stock Controller

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

Department: Logistics

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Brize Norton

Compensation: £34,812 / year

Description

We are looking for a Stock Controller to join our Fleet Engineering team. You will play a key role in managing aircraft parts, materials, and inventory across our main operating base, deployed locations, and third-party maintenance facilities.

Why AirTanker?

AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Stock Controller, you will play a vital role in supporting Fleet Engineering operations by ensuring aircraft parts, materials, and inventory are accurately managed, controlled, and available when needed. Working within a highly regulated aviation environment, you will maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company procedures while enabling the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance activities.

What's in it for you?

• Operational impact: Play a key role in supporting aircraft availability by ensuring engineers have the right parts, materials, and tooling when they need them.


• Safety-focused culture: Be part of an organisation where safety, compliance, and operational excellence are at the centre of every decision.


• Unique challenges: Support deployed operations, manage critical aircraft components, and contribute to the success of a complex engineering operation.


• Comprehensive benefits: Access private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and additional company benefits.


• Adventure and belonging: Take part in battlefield tours, adventure training, and family events. Build strong connections across the organisation.

What you'll be doing

• Manage aircraft parts and materials, including stock control, audits, stock rotation, and shelf-life monitoring.


• Prepare and issue aircraft spares, tools, and materials for scheduled maintenance activities.


• Support engineers by ensuring serviceable parts are available when required.


• Deploy and recover fly‑away packs supporting remote operations, including out‑of‑hours activities when necessary.


• Process unserviceable aircraft components for repair, overhaul, or servicing.


• Maintain accurate inventory records using stock management systems.


• Handle and control hazardous materials in line with company procedures and industry regulations.


• Maintain storage facilities to required regulatory and compliance standards.


• Manage controlled and sensitive equipment, including military, restricted, and export‑controlled items.


• Support cost‑effective stock management and transportation activities.


• Provide support and cover for tool store operations when required.

Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and accurate record keeping

What you'll bring

• Experience in a stock control, stores, logistics, or warehouse environment.


• Experience using computerised inventory or stock management systems.


• Experience conducting stock checks and audits.


• Strong administration and record-keeping skills.


• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.


• Valid UK driving licence