Stores Assistant

Belcan; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 39,088,000 - 52,239,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a proactive Stores Assistant for a 6-month contract in an aircraft maintenance setting. You will ensure maintenance teams have parts, materials and tooling, acting as a link between stores, tooling teams and maintenance bays to reduce downtime.

Responsibilities include gathering and delivering items, organising project kits, tracking tooling, and maintaining safe, tidy work areas in a fast-paced facility. DBS required.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, stores, industrial, automotive, manufacturing or aviation environments.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Solid health and safety awareness.
• Able to communicate effectively with engineers and supervisors.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Physically capable of standing, walking, bending and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Gather, stage and deliver parts, consumables, hardware and tooling to maintenance teams.
• Prepare and organise project kits with correct materials allocation.
• Return and track specialist tooling per procedures.
• Liaise with stores, tool rooms and maintenance teams.
• Maintain housekeeping in designated work areas.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Organisational skills

Health and safety

Communication

Independent worker

Physical stamina

Job description

Contract: 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (40 Hours per week)

Rate: £13.63 per hour PAYE / £18.23 per hour Umbrella

Clearance: DBS Clearance

Our Aerospace client is seeking a proactive and organised Stores Assistant to support maintenance operations within a busy aircraft maintenance environment. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with warehouse, stores, industrial, automotive, or aviation experience who enjoy working in a hands-on role supporting engineering teams.

The Role

As a Stores Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring maintenance teams have the tools, materials, and components they need to carry out their work efficiently. You will act as a vital link between stores, tooling teams, and maintenance bays, helping to minimise downtime and maintain a safe, organised working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, stage, and deliver parts, consumables, hardware, and tooling to maintenance teams.
• Prepare and organise project kits, ensuring materials are allocated correctly.
• Return and track specialist tooling in line with operational procedures.
• Liaise closely with stores, tool rooms, and maintenance teams.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within designated work areas.
• Monitor and support Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control activities.
• Dispose of waste materials safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Ensure support equipment remains clean, organised, and operational.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a warehouse, stores, industrial, automotive, manufacturing, or aviation environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, supervisors, and colleagues.
• A self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
• Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the working day.

This role is based within an active aircraft maintenance facility where you will be exposed to a fast-paced engineering environment. Appropriate PPE will be required and provided in line with site safety requirements.