Stores Lead

Air Personnel are working with a client based at Norwich Airport for a role of Stores Lead

We are seeking a Stores Lead to take primary responsibility for all warehousing operations supporting our Norwich base. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Stores Lead will oversee the Norwich warehouse, managing tasks such as part storage and distribution, Goods In/Out, core and rotable returns, and the maintenance, calibration and supply of tooling for our engineering workforce. The role requires adherence to CAA regulations and CAP 562 standards

The Stores Lead will conduct themselves in a professional manner responding to the needs of the business and group requirements in an effective and efficient manner. The Stores Lead will be proficient in warehousing, part accountability, stock rotation and remain committed in their approach to work, prioritising the needs of the company as a primary focus whilst working with Supply Chain colleagues across the Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, committed professional to join a dynamic team. If you are passionate about ensuring smooth operations in a highly regulated environment, this role is for you!

Responsibilities of the Stores Lead:

Warehousing:

Ensuring the correct storage and distribution of all components, parts, materials and tools in-line with OEM recommendations and airworthiness regulations

Deliver the effect management of all warehouse tasks inclusive of shelf life, stock rotation, calibration

Ensure daily, weekly and monthly checks are carried out iaw airworthiness regulations

Ensuring the warehouse is kept clean, tidy and as efficient as possible

Ensuring all goods in processing is conducted in accordance with aircraft regulations

Deliver the physical selection of, and completion of stock / tooling issues to Engineering

Act as the focal point for all Dangerous Goods movement in Norwich

Ensuring all Dangerous Goods (DG) to and from vendors / outstations are iaw with these regulations

Ensuring the prompt management of all core returns from the maintenance hangar

Processing all rotables through the supply chain to the appropriate vendors avoiding penalty clauses

Ensure the auditable and quality processes are meet

Forward Planning:

Ensure planning and coordination with engineering for upcoming aircraft checks and communicating with engineers daily to ensure they are fully updated on their incoming parts requirements

Support is provided for aircraft maintenance checks undertaken at other Group bases

Goods In Processing:

Completion of stock receipts and goods in processing in accordance aircraft regulations

Ensuring parts are received in the correct condition and regulatory paperwork requirements are met

Ensure correct storage and distribution of all components, parts, materials.

Picking and Packing:

The physical selection of parts to meet the needs of the engineering workforce

The recording of all part transactions using the companies MRP system

Maintaining auditable processes

Hands on approach to counter service, tool control and part issue

The delivery of parts as and when required and as directed by the Supply Chain and Engineering

Dispatch:

Consignment of Dangerous Goods (once qualified) to and from vendors / outstations.

The shipment of parts and paperwork to vendors and customers

The recording of all dispatches to their retrospective locations

Checks and Stock Counting:

Conduct Daily, Weekly and Monthly checks as requested / required

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Experience of stores / warehouse within an aviation environment

Sound understanding of good warehousing practice as well as experience in its implementation

Knowledge of aviation part / airworthiness paperwork

Willingness to complete or already have an in date Dangerous Goods qualification

Driving license is a necessity and a willingness to use or already have a forklift license

Ability to work unaided and without guidance

Team player and interactive

Excellent communication skills and IT literate

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

Competitive Group Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance

Comprehensive Income Protection

Comprehensive Travel Insurance

Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation)

Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team of aviation professionals.

Please call Michelle or apply with your CV