Tool Store Operator

BAE Systems; Bedale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Basic Salary

Shift Allowance

25 Days Annual Leave

Annual Bonus

On site Parking

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Tool Store Operator to manage acceptance, storage, release and disposal of tools within a regulated aviation environment. The role supports flying operations with shift-based work and requires accurate recording and secure handling of tools.

The successful candidate will inspect and certify tooling, maintain the tool storage area, and coordinate calibration and maintenance activities in partnership with the tool store team.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths are required.
• Knowledge of tool control in an aviation/145 environment is advantageous.
• Experience with tool calibration and documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, record and monitor tooling/equipment with unique serial numbers.
• Ensure tools are tracked, labelled, and maintained with documentation.
• Keep tool kits locked and secure keys in the store.
• Check deliveries against documentation and certify items as appropriate.
• Coordinate calibration, servicing and notify leaders of out-of-tolerance results.
• Remove surplus tooling and update the tracking system accordingly.

Skills

Tool control

Documentation

Calibration

Inspection

Stock control

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

Tool tracking system

Job description

The Tool Store Operator will undertake a range of activities in order to manage the acceptance, storage, release and disposal of tools and equipment into and out of central storage area. They will also require the ability to operate within a highly regulated Aviation environment and work shifts in support of flying operations. Core Activity

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for ensuring appropriate identification, recording and monitoring of tooling/equipment held in the tool store. This will include the registration, following acceptance and inspection, of each tool by allocation of a unique serial/identification number.
• Ensure that tooling/equipment being used is tracked and recorded including a statement of condition, labelling and any other appropriate documentation for each item. Manage tool tallies or labels as part of tool control.
• Ensure tool kits remain locked when in storage and that the keys are held securely in the tool store.
• Check incoming deliveries against order/delivery documentation, ensuring that all items are accompanied with supporting certification and maintenance/operation documentation as appropriate. Check all packaging is fit for purpose with no damage to incoming items.
• Responsible for ensuring timely inspection, servicing and calibration of appropriate tools and equipment. Must notify Group Leaders/Aircraft Team Leaders when calibration results are beyond acceptable limits of original manufacturer.
• Ensure that surplus or redundant tooling/equipment is removed from maintenance environment and quarantined or disposed. The tracking system must then be updated as necessary to reflect the action taken. Shall place an un-serviceable tool tally whenever an un-serviceable tool has been discovered and removed from the tool store.

Requirements

• GCSE’s or Equivalent, including English & Maths.
• Clean UK driving License.
• Previous experience preferable and knowledge of tool control within a 145 organisation would be advantageous.
• General product knowledge of tooling types and competency within own technical / subject area and a basic knowledge of those elements in other areas. Awareness of how the service integrates with maintenance users in order to achieve the levels of service defined by the tool store manager.
• Awareness of how the team integrates with others in order to achieve the overall objectives of the area and demonstrates an understanding of the requirement for continuous improvement and its application.
• Understanding of how to schedule and control maintenance and calibration of tools and test equipment.
• Awareness of personal limitations and skill boundaries.

Benefits

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Shift Allowance
• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Annual Bonus
• On site Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme