Warehouse Operative

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Limited is recruiting a Warehouse Operative on a 6 month fixed term contract at Bolton. You will support the Stores function, handling stock, issuing materials and assisting the Stores Manager.

You will issue materials to production, kit work orders, maintain accurate ERP stock records and follow health, safety and quality procedures as part of a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C (or equivalent) required.
• Team player with good communication and numerical accuracy.
• Experience with stock control and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run the Stores function ensuring accurate stock control.
• Issue materials and kit work orders for production.
• Maintain ERP stock records and assist Stores Manager.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Enthusiastic

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or equivalent)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, are now recruiting for a Warehouse Operative [6 month fixed term contract] where you'll support us in the sufficient running of the Stores function . This role will be based at our Bolton Site. Ontic is a more than just a business, we're a community of innovators who pride ourselves on fostering a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. We're committed to excellence, driving us to continuously improve and adapt, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.

The Role

As a member of the Stores Team, you will report to our Stores Line Manager as part of our dedicated team you will be involved in running of the Stores function, and ensuring correct procedures are carried out in the storage and issue of materials. As part of this varied role you will Issue materials in line with agreed procedure in order to meet production and customer requirements. Kitting of work orders to Shop Floor and be maintaining accurate stock records on the ERP system by carrying out regular stock control as required. HSE and Quality regulations are adhered to at all times. Pick and issue stock according to pick lists and maintain stock rotation whilst following stock location procedures. Essentially you will also be provide general support to the Stores Manager and Stores team undertaking a variety of tasks as allocated. As we work in a highly regulated sector adhering to legislation & governing employment is critical, including health and safety, data protection, equal opportunities, quality assurance ensuring compliance with statutory and local policies and procedures.

About you

At Ontic, our culture is integral to making sure we enjoy our work and deliver for our customers. While we look for the right skillset, we're also looking for someone who will thrive within our recognition and empowerment culture. To be successful in this role you'll need to possess a good standard of education – to include English and Maths at GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) minimum however if you do not have the necessary academic achievements we will consider background experience and essential criteria that matches the role. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who has the aptitude and drive to develop a first‑class Stores solution.

Benefits

At Ontic we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness so we offer a range of benefits to support this, we care about what matters to you and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by benefits that support work/life balance.

• Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• 10 hours paid volunteering time
• Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts and offers from a range of retailers
• Best place to work

We are more than the sum of our parts. And we’ve been recognised internally and externally for being so: We were ranked #9 in Best Companies’ Q3 leaderboard for Best Manufacturing Company based on our employee feedback 72.5% of employees who took part in our 2023 employee satisfaction survey said they are proud to work at Ontic

No day is the same at Ontic; we have doubled in size over the last couple of years and are still in rapid growth. We attribute our success to empowering colleagues to create the opportunity, fostering an environment of autonomy where we ask for forgiveness, not permission.

Our values

Our values are intrinsic to everything we do: We share a common sense - we’re a global family of specialists with a shared passion for precision. We have the freedom to choose - we’re challengers and innovators with the freedom to think differently and challenge the status quo. We create the opportunity - we’re change‑makers with a clear direction and can‑do spirit. We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world’s civil and military aircraft. By becoming the OEM to critical parts others originally developed, we provide continuity, availability and longevity to our customers’ fleets, supporting them for a lifetime of flight. Through our in‑house manufacturing and engineering, MRO, spares, and AOG support, we ensure certified, safety‑critical components remain available, compliant, and reliable across the full operational life of the aircraft we support. We use our expertise and experience to reduce supply chain risk, improve production outputs and deliver for our customers, so they can keep their aircraft flying now and in the future.