Tool Store Lead

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking an Operations Tool Store Lead to oversee tools and equipment during aircraft maintenance. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, manage tooling records, and communicate effectively with the team. This role requires knowledge of aviation regulations and the ability to manage demanding workloads.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual incentive plans

Continuous learning opportunities

Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

Pension Plan with employer contribution

Short Term Sickness pay

Long Term Sickness benefits

Life insurance

Learning Development Programs

Well Being Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining compliant tool stores.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate technical requirements.
• Knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance and Safety Management System.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliant tool stores across operations.
• Report events/occurrences in line with QA and safety requirements.
• Issue tools to the workforce for maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Workload management

Customer communication

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defence UK Limted (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

Description

• The Operations Tool Stores Lead is responsible for maintaining compliant tool stores across Operations.

• To ensure they report all events/occurrences/near misses, in line with BDUK QA, SMS and EH&S reporting requirements, through an open and just culture

• To carry out and fulfil their individual tasks within the scope of their authorisation

• To manage and issue tools and associated support equipment to the work force undertaking Aircraft Maintenance, Major Repairs and Modification work

• To 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, GFE and tool loans.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• The ability to apply both their 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.

• Be able to demonstrate Boeing Values & Behaviours: Safety & Quality, Trust, Ownership, People Focus & Innovation.

Work Authorisation

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 05, 2025

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.