Stores Operative

STS Aviation Group; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 27,170 - 33,207; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Group is hiring a Stores Operative in Stansted, Essex. This permanent role is vital for supporting day-to-day operations of a busy Stores department within aircraft engine maintenance.

Ideal candidates will offer strong organisational skills, effective communication, and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced aviation environment. Responsibilities include managing parts, handling stock control, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

A full clean UK driving licence is required, and previous experience in aviation stores is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a busy aviation stores department would be desirable.
• Experience with goods inwards processes or inspections in an aviation stores environment would be desirable.
• Full clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day running of Stores.
• Pick and issue parts and consumables.
• Control and dispose of waste products in line with Company and environmental requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to multitask

Forklift licence

Job description

STS Engine Services is hiring a Stores Operative in Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom. This is a permanent opportunity supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy Stores department within a growing P145 Aircraft Engine MRO.

This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, good communication skills, a flexible approach to work, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced aviation stores environment.

• Job Title: Stores Operative
• Reports to: Stores Shift Leader
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Shift Pattern: 5/4/4/5/4/4
• Working Hours: 7AM to 7PM
• Starting Salary: £30,189.00 per annum
• Shift Premium: £7,500.00 per annum
• Additional Approval Pay: £6,000.00 per annum if Receiving Inspector approval is obtained

About STS Engine Services

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work at STS Engine Services, a successful and well-established P145 Aircraft Engine MRO going through significant growth.

Founded in 2010 as GT Engine Services, the business has gone from strength to strength. Established to support airlines and engine lease companies worldwide, STS Engine Services has a wealth of knowledge and experience from a workforce that has come from all aspects of jet engine maintenance.

Bringing those skills together and working closely with our customers, we have created a first-class team. This ties in with our company’s mission statement: Trusted Partner, maintaining the thrust of global Aviation.

Job Purpose

The Stores Operative will assist in the day-to-day operations of a busy Stores department while providing a proactive and efficient service. The role requires a flexible approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask while supporting aircraft engine maintenance operations.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in the day-to-day running of Stores
• Pick and issue parts and consumables
• Book tooling in and out, with attention to calibrated items
• Ensure correct material handling and storage conditions are maintained in line with regulatory standards and Company procedures
• Control the shelf-life expiry list
• Perform periodic stock checks
• Process unserviceable parts into stock or scrap
• Control and dispose of waste products in line with Company and environmental requirements
• Accept and offload deliveries
• Dispatch parts for return, repair or transfer to suppliers or customers
• Assist with the loading or offloading of aircraft engines and stands, if required
• Keep a clean and tidy working environment
• Maintain an awareness and consideration of Human Factors
• Complete other tasks as defined by management

Additional Responsibilities as a Receiving Inspector

• Perform physical inspection of parts
• Validate accompanying paperwork in line with regulatory standards and Company procedures
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding the acceptance of engine parts
• Maintain awareness of Suspected Unapproved Parts controls and guidance

Skills & Experience

• Training will be provided on the company computer system where needed
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Full clean UK driving licence required
• Previous experience working in a busy aviation stores department would be desirable
• Experience with goods inwards processes or inspections in an aviation stores environment would be desirable
• Forklift licence would be desirable
• Forklift training will be provided where needed

Working at STS Engine Services

STS Engine Services supports airlines and engine lease companies worldwide from its Stansted operation. As part of the Stores team, you will play an important role in supporting aircraft engine maintenance activity by helping ensure parts, tooling, consumables, deliveries, stock control, inspections, and dispatch operations are handled accurately and efficiently.

Right to Work

Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Apply Now

If you are looking for Stores Operative jobs in Stansted, Essex and want to join a growing aircraft engine MRO operation, we encourage you to apply today.