Tool Store Lead

Boeing; Ringshall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Tool Store Lead in Ringshall, UK. The role involves managing tools for aircraft maintenance, ensuring compliance, and supervising operations staff. The ideal candidate must possess technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and understanding of regulatory requirements. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, but candidates must have legal authorization to work in the UK and are not provided relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

23 days plus UK public holidays

Pension Plan with up to 9% employer contribution

Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge and human factors knowledge in assessing requirements.
• Good communicator for conveying technical work requirements.
• Knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles, Quality Assurance, and Safety Management System.
• Experience in managing demanding workloads within budget and standards.
• Demonstrates Boeing Values & Behaviours: Safety, Quality, Trust, and Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliant tool stores across operations.
• Report events in line with QA and reporting requirements.
• Manage and issue tools for aircraft maintenance and modification.
• Monitor First Time Quality and maintain a FOD-free workspace.
• Supervise operatives and coordinate tool loans.

Job description

Overview

Tool Store Lead

Company : Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Boeing Defence UK Limited (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK Defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook and Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services, and Training Services.

The Operations Tool Store Lead role is designed to provide direct control and supervision of tools and aircraft equipment required during Aircraft Maintenance, Major Repairs and Modification work of aircraft transferred to Boeing. Reporting to and accountable to the Maintenance Support Manager; their line manager

Responsibilities

• The Operations Tool Stores Lead is responsible for maintaining compliant tool stores across Operations.
• Report all events / occurrences / near misses, in line with BDUK QA, SMS and EH&S reporting requirements, through an open and just culture.
• Carry out and fulfil their individual tasks within the scope of their authorisation.
• Manage and issue tools and associated support equipment to the workforce undertaking Aircraft Maintenance, Major Repairs and Modification work.
• Administer / deliver / monitor / update the approved Tooling Accounting Tool (Cribmaster) and equipment calibration records in support of maintenance and modification activity.
• Monitor and sustain First Time Quality, productivity and cost savings.
• Ensure tool control and compliance; maintain a FOD-free workspace.
• Supervise operatives and general hand.
• Coordinate calibration, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and tool loans.

Qualifications

• The ability to apply both technical knowledge and human factors (HF) knowledge, with regard to assessing the requirements against the individual tasks being undertaken.
• A good communicator, with a demonstrable ability to communicate the technical work requirements to others.
• Possesses knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, BDUK Part 145 MOE, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and application of these requirements within their area of accountability, responsibility and authority.
• Is capable of working and communicating with management levels, cross functional areas and the customer effectively.
• Is capable and experienced in sequencing and controlling demanding workloads, on time, to budget and to the required standard.
• Demonstrates Boeing Values & Behaviours: Safety & Quality, Trust, Ownership, People Focus & Innovation.

Work Authorization

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK Citizenship.

Relocation

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Becoming a Boeing Employee

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer :

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 9% employer contribution
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 4x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).