Stores Operative

STS Aviation Services; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Engine Services is seeking a Stores Operative at Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom. The role supports a busy Stores department, handling parts, tooling, and deliveries to support aircraft engine maintenance.

You will join a growing P145 Engine MRO team, with responsibilities spanning inventory, accurate paperwork, and ensuring regulatory storage standards. A permanent position with shift pattern and competitive pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy is required for system usage and inventory entry.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for fast-paced stores operations.
• Full clean UK driving licence is required; forklift licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day running of Stores.
• Pick and issue parts and consumables.
• Book tooling in and out with attention to calibrated items.
• Maintain correct material handling and storage conditions.
• Control shelf-life expiry and perform stock checks.
• Process unserviceable parts into stock or scrap.
• Dispose of waste per company and environmental rules.
• Accept and offload deliveries and dispatch parts as needed.
• Assist with loading/offloading aircraft engines and stands when required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

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.

Position Details

• Job Title: Stores Operative
• Reports to: Stores Shift Leader
• Location: Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom
• 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
• Receive parts into inventory
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding the acceptance of engine parts
• Maintain awareness of Suspected Unapproved Parts controls and guidance

Skills & Experience

• Computer literate
• 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.