Stores Assistant - Shift

Line Up Aviation; Berrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is seeking a Stores Assistant for a 6-month contract to support licensed Aircraft Engineers and Technicians. The role is fully onsite at Shawbury, with an 11-hour shift pattern and a 7-on/7-off rotation.

You’ll stage parts, tooling, and materials to keep maintenance crews operating efficiently. Responsibilities include organizing kits, logging tool usage, and maintaining FOD control and site cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, warehouse, automotive, or aviation settings preferred.
• Strong awareness of safety protocols and tool accountability.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg) regularly.
• Clear communication with engineers, stores, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Gather, stage, and deliver parts, consumables, hardware, and tools to mechanics in active bays prior to and during maintenance shifts.
• Organise project kits and ensure hardware packages are complete and assigned to the correct bay or aircraft project.
• Return used, specialized tools to the tool crib, ensuring they are logged back in according to standard operating procedures.
• Act as a dedicated liaison between the parts stores, tool room, and the active bay floor to minimize engineer downtime.

Skills

FOD control

Material handling

Liaison with engineers

Safety compliance

Organizational skills

Job description

Our client has an opportunity for a Stores Assistant to join them on a 6-month contract with likely extension.

This position supports licensed Aircraft Engineers and Technicians by ensuring all required parts, tooling, and materials are staged and readily available. Additionally, the assistant maintains strict Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control and cleanliness within the active work bays, allowing engineering teams to focus on technical maintenance tasks.

Role: Stores Assistant
Location: Shawbury - fully onsite
Hourly Rate: £19.45 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
Hours: 7 days on, 7 days off, 11 hour shifts

What you’ll be doing:

Engineering & Material Support

• Gather, stage, and deliver parts, consumables, hardware, and tools to mechanics in active bays prior to and during maintenance shifts.
• Organise project kits and ensure hardware packages are complete and assigned to the correct bay or aircraft project.
• Return used, specialized tools to the tool crib, ensuring they are logged back in according to standard operating procedures.
• Act as a dedicated liaison between the parts stores, tool room, and the active bay floor to minimize engineer downtime.

Bay Housekeeping & FOD Control

• Keep designated maintenance bays, work benches, shadow boards, and tool carts clean, organized, and free of hazard.
• Continuously sweep, inspect, and remove Foreign Object Debris (FOD) within the immediate workspace of the bay.
• Dispose of waste, scrap material, and hazardous consumables (rags, sealants, etc.) in accordance with safety and environmental protocols.
• Wipe down support equipment (ladders, maintenance stands, ground power units) used within the bay to keep them operational and clean.

Requirements:

Essential

• Previous experience in an industrial, warehouse, automotive, or aviation environment is preferred, but entry-level candidates with strong organizational skills will be considered.
• High awareness of safety protocols, especially regarding tool accountability and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg) regularly throughout the shift.
• Clear communication skills to liaise effectively with engineers, stores personnel, and supervisors.
• Strong self-starter who can anticipate engineer needs and keep the work area tidy without constant supervision.