Storekeeper / Material Handler - Full Time

United Airlines; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

United Airlines in the United Kingdom is seeking a Storekeeper to manage storeroom duties in maintenance bases and line operations, including receiving, stocking, and inventorying supplies and materials.

The role requires forklift operation, heavy lifting, and the ability to work outdoors, with 24/7 shift flexibility and a commitment to safety.

You will contribute to efficient kit assembly for aircraft change orders and ensure documentation accuracy in day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be flexible and willing to work any shift in a 24 hour/7 day a week operation including early mornings, afternoons, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom for any employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Receive, issue, provision, inventory, and store supplies, equipment, parts, and materials.
• Open, package, and seal boxes and crates.
• Operate forklifts, trucks, tractors, tugs, and electric carts as required.
• Transport parts and materials between locations and prepare labels and related ticketing documents.
• Read and interpret documents to build kits for aircraft change orders and services.
• Maintain an orderly and safe work area and familiarity with operating procedures.

Skills

English fluency

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Performs work generally recognized as Storekeeper's work in storeroom areas located in maintenance bases and line operations including receiving, issuing, provisioning, checking, classifying, inventorying and storing of supplies, equipment, parts and materials
• Opening, packaging and sealing of boxes and crates
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors where employees may be exposed to wide variety of weather conditions, noises and fumes and machinery
• Performance of duties, will include climb & work from ladders, bend & stoop in confined areas and stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Heavy lifting, pushing and pulling in the loading and unloading of trucks, carts and conveyors
• Fueling assigned vehicles
• Transporting parts and materials between various locations, sorting and counting items and preparing labels and related ticketing documents
• Reading and interpreting documents or instructions to build kits for use in aircraft change orders, first aid, in-flight and charter services
• Responsibility for maintaining an orderly and safe work area and maintaining familiarity with operating procedures, general rules and regulations
• Operating a variety of equipment with manual and automatic transmissions including forklifts, trucks, tractors, tugs, and electric carts
• Working with hand tools, such as remote computer terminal sets, bag sealers, saws, mobile radios, shears, knives and staplers
• Handling hazardous materials, flammable materials and/or hazardous waste

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma, Secondary School Certificate or education equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Must possess a valid driver's license (suspended, expired, revoked or denied are not considered valid) and have an acceptable driving record
• Must be flexible and willing to work any shift in a 24 hour/7 day a week operation including early mornings, afternoons, late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Previous work in jobs requiring heavy lifting and safety awareness
• Previous warehouse or related experience
• Forklift operation experience
• Inventory experience

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together., At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they're well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you're ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.