Stores Assistant

Airbus; Shawbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 days on, 7 days off

On-site role at Airbus Shawbury

Job summary

Airbus Shawbury Stores Assistant role on-site, 6-month contract with potential extension. You'll support licensed Aircraft Engineers by ensuring parts, tools and materials are available where needed, in a busy hangar environment.

Entry-level candidates are welcome, with emphasis on safety, tool accountability and ability to follow procedures. DBS checks are required, and you will wear PPE while performing duties in a noisy aviation setting.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety protocols and track tools.
• Able to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 23 kg regularly.
• Clear communication with engineers and supervisors.
• DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Gather, stage and deliver parts, consumables, hardware and tools to mechanics in active bays, before and during maintenance shifts.
• Organise project kits and ensure hardware packages are complete and assigned to the correct bay or aircraft project.
• Return used, specialised tools to the tool crib and log them back in according to SOPs.
• Act as the key link between the parts stores, tool room and bay floor to minimize downtime.

Skills

Safety protocols

Tool accountability

Communication

Self-starter

DBS check

Job description

Stores Assistant

Location: Shawbury (on-site)
Contract: 6 months, likely to be extended
Working Pattern: 7 days on, 7 days off, 11-hour shifts
Pay Rate: £14.54 per hour PAYE | £19.45 per hour Umbrella
IR35: Inside
Vetting: DBS required

Guidant Global is recruiting a Stores Assistant to join Airbus at Shawbury. This is a hands-on, on-site role supporting licensed Aircraft Engineers and Technicians in an active aircraft hangar. You will make sure the parts, tools and materials they need are in the right place at the right time, and that their working area stays clean, safe and free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD).

You will work in an active hangar environment, so expect noise, industrial fluids and aircraft maintenance activity. You will wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety footwear, eye protection and ear protection.

What You'll Be Doing

Engineering and Material Support

• Gathering, staging and delivering parts, consumables, hardware and tools to mechanics in active bays, before and during maintenance shifts
• Organising project kits and making sure hardware packages are complete and assigned to the correct bay or aircraft project
• Returning used, specialised tools to the tool crib and logging them back in according to standard operating procedures
• Acting as the key link between the parts stores, the tool room and the bay floor, keeping engineer downtime to a minimum

Bay Housekeeping and FOD Control

• Keeping designated maintenance bays, work benches, shadow boards and tool carts clean, organised and free of hazards
• Continuously sweeping, inspecting and removing FOD in the immediate workspace of the bay
• Disposing of waste, scrap material and hazardous consumables (such as rags and sealants) in line with safety and environmental protocols
• Wiping down support equipment, including ladders, maintenance stands and ground power units, so it stays clean and operational

What We're Looking For

Essential

• A high awareness of safety protocols, especially tool accountability and FOD control
• The ability to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg) regularly throughout the shift
• Clear communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with engineers, stores personnel and supervisors
• A strong self-starter who can anticipate engineers’ needs and keep the work area tidy without constant supervision
• A DBS check

Desirable

• Previous experience in an industrial, warehouse, automotive or aviation environment

No formal qualifications are required. Experience matters more, and entry-level candidates with strong organisational skills will be considered.

What's on Offer

• A 6-month contract, likely to be extended
• Pay of £14.54 per hour PAYE or £19.45 per hour Umbrella
• A 7 days on, 7 days off shift pattern
• The chance to work alongside licensed Aircraft Engineers and Technicians in an active aircraft hangar at Airbus
• A straightforward, one-stage interview process

Inclusive Recruitment

Guidant Global is committed to inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, and we will make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process so that every candidate has the opportunity to perform at their best.