Stores Operative – LGW

Overview

In this role you ensure timely, accurate handling of aircraft spares, tools and materials to support planned maintenance. You’ll work closely with the Engineering and Maintenance teams to keep stock flowing, safeguard safety and regulatory standards, and resolve practical logistics issues. The position offers hands-on problem solving in a fast-moving environment at Gatwick, with meaningful impact on aircraft reliability and operational efficiency. You’ll join a safety-focused, collaborative culture and contribute to dependable delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive base salary + up to 15% bonus
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual credit towards easyJet holiday
• Excellent staff travel benefits

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect materials, spares and tooling and process them for maintenance or replenishment
• Preload aircraft spares and materials for upcoming work and monitor stock minimums
• Coordinate with suppliers to avoid shortages and manage returns of unserviceable components
• Quarantine damaged items and ensure tooling remains within inspection periods
• Manage tooling loaned to other bases and support carriage of air spares requirements
• Adhere to safety and compliance policies in all tasks

Key requirements

• Experience in an engineering stores or tooling environment
• Full current driving licence
• Attention to detail and IT literacy
• Organised and able to work to deadlines
• Strong communication and ownership of work

• Clear communication
• Ownership of tasks
• Problem-solving under pressure
• IT proficiency
• Stock management / inventory control
• Calibration and inspection awareness

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